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An innovative new product promises to cut down on time spent preparing tea by spraying an instant version directly into a cup. To the dismay and surprise of tea traditionalists, Yum Cha...
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Celestial Seasonings has reverted to traditional packaging design to counter falling sales following customer dissatisfaction and confusion. The company also took the opportunity to introduce...
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T-tox announced an innovative range of matcha teas blended with functional ingredients to cater to the needs of the fitness and wellness industries. Each blend is designed to be consumed at different...
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Following a successful trial period, Nestlé decided to keep the single-serve capsule of matcha for its Nescafé Dolce Gusto domestic beverage machine, offering a new and convenient means to...
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MillerCoors has introduced a new hard iced tea called Easy Tea Co. in a bid to claim a piece of the fast-growing hard soda category. Easy Tea Co. is a lightly carbonated alcoholic iced tea...
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Honest Tea is preparing to pilot a new range of sports drinks in a sign of Coca-Cola's growing influence on the company's product development. Honest Sport is a new line of organic sports...
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Keurig is discontinuing its Kold domestic soda maker that was intended to generate a new revenue stream for the company and capture a share of the enormous US cold beverage market. Keurig...
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Coffee giant Starbucks announced a partnership with the world's largest beer maker AB InBev to manufacture a new line of ready-to-drink iced teas under its Teavana brand. The bottled teas are...
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Barisieur, a UK-based startup, is seeking funding for an automatic tea and coffee brewer that wakes you up with a freshly brewed cup. Barisieur is made from high-end materials like steel, wood...
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Camellia Labs, a technology startup, has introduced a single-serve homebrew device specifically geared towards traditional chai teas. The Chime brewer combines recyclable pre-filled capsules...
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Celestial Seasonings plans to revert to its classic packaging following a slump in sales attributed to a recent design revamp. Hain Celestial Group announced plans to return to the previous look...
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The Republic of Tea announced a voluntary recall of the organic turmeric ginger green tea due to a possible salmonella contamination of one of the batches. The company stressed that there...
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Teavana revamped the packaging of its pyramid teabags aimed at retail and take-away markets. The new teabags enabled Teavana's teas to feature prominently in an increasing number of...
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A new gadget by MoJoe Brewing promises to revolutionize hot beverages on the go by boiling hot water directly inside the tumbler. MoJoe travel mug is backed by a successful Kickstarter...
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Brisk, the iced tea brand operated by PepsiCo and Lipton, is launching a new range of iced teas made with yerba mate from South America. Brisk Mate reflects the trend of functional and...
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The South Pacific arm of Coca-Cola is introducing the Fuze Tea brand in Australia, supported by a multi-million dollar marketing campaign. The company intends to position the beverage in the...
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Minta Beverages announced a new line of ready-to-drink teas in the form of bag-in-box packaging, a format usually associated with wine. The Los Angeles soft drinks manufacturer will offer the...
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The Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, manufacturer of Pure Leaf iced tea, introduced a new range of ready-to-drink teas aimed at the premium segment, as well as unsweetened additions to its main product...
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With two New York locations humming, Matcha Bar is turning its attention to supermarket shelves with a range ready-to-drink drinks featuring the popular matcha green tea powder. The company claims...
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UK's Tetley added a variety of herbal blends to expand its line of functional teas that aim to infuse teatime with added health benefits and combat falling black tea sales. Tetley Super Fruits...
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With the hope of one day challenging Keurig, a startup company is taking pre-orders for a next generation luxury tea brewing device capable of adapting brewing conditions to a specific...
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IGZU is looking to emulate the popularity of coconut water by launching a bottled beverage made from bamboo leaf tea and infused with aloe vera and other botanicals. In terms of positioning...
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Last week, Keurig introduced its cold beverage maker Kold in a bid to prop up flagging sales. The machine offers fresh, at-home carbonation of a variety of pods filled with syrups from...
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After the success of Nespresso, France finds itself again as the testing ground for domestic brewing devices, this time for tea, as Unilever unveils a single-serve tea machine. T.O by Lipton...
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Companies are looking far and wide to capitalize on detox and wellness trends, with a Brooklyn-based manufacturer pioneering blends that combine the benefits of cannabis and tea. Loft Tea...
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A boutique UK tea firm, Quinteassential, launched a packaging that sets the mood for each tea and notifies drinkers when the infusion is ready. With the help of packaging design firm Pollard Boxes...
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Argo Tea announced a new addition to its ready-to-drink tea lineup with the introduction of Teappuccino tea-based dairy beverages. With between 80 and 100 calories per serving, the range aims...
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After adding Vita Coco Lemonade a year and a half ago, the company synonymous with coconut water presented a tea-infused version of its signature beverage. Vita Coco Lemon Tea is a blend of 55%...
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Equvest, a California-based beverage company, recently launched a line of marijuana-infused coffee, tea and cocoa beverages under Pot-O-Coffee brand. The product range consists of two variants...
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A popular detox tea blend claimed to support weight loss may actually be responsible for some temporary weight gains, as several female users report unexpected pregnancies after drinking the...
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The Republic of Tea is expanding beyond traditional ingredients with a new range of herbal teas containing grape skins. The grape skins, which are usually used for distilled spirits or discarded...
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Rum maker Bacardi recently introduced an alcoholic beverage distilled from green tea leaves in China, where green tea is extremely popular. Tang, a limited-production spirit, is made from complex...
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Keurig confirmed plans to introduce a domestic cold brewing device later this year as it looks to capitalize on the $50b US cold beverage market. Keurig Kold, supported by Coca-Cola, will compete directly...
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Craftea is a new tea making device aimed to simplify the brewing process and extract the maximum amount of flavors from the tea leaves. The kettle is inductively heated around the bottom to increase...
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In a bid to infuse more excitement into the iced tea category and to chip away at the carbonated soft drink market, Lipton launched a range of lightly sparkling iced teas. The line is made up of...
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Tea of the People, a Toronto-based start-up, presented its inaugural range of teas that includes barrel-aged blends. The company aims to combine antioxidant-rich teas with pieces of super fruits...
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No article was provided, so a faithful summary in the article’s own style cannot be produced. Please share the text or a link, and I can condense its main argument, key details, and tone into exactly fifty words, preserving the original voice as closely as possible for you afterward, promptly.
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An innovative device created by a Danish design studio is seeking to disrupt the market for electric tea kettles. The team behind Miito claims that modern electric kettles are loud, slow and above...
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POM Wonderful, the world's largest manufacturer of pomegranate-based juice drinks, introduced a line of tea-infused pomegranate juices. According to POM, the new line, called Antioxidant Super Teas...
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Honest Tea, Coca-Cola's brand of ready-to-drink iced teas, has redesigned its line of glass bottles. The labels will sport new graphics and a new brand logo, which will be used across all Honest...
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Tea In First, a start-up from Long Island, NY, introduced a line of ready-to-drink lattes made with real tea leaves and milk. Spiced Chai is the first variety to go on sale and features farm...
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Keurig Green Mountain announced the introduction of the new Keurig 2.0 hot beverage brewing system this weekend. The new system brews both a single cup and a four-cup carafe of over 290...
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ITO EN introduced bottled shincha iced tea for the very first time in the US under its Oi Oicha brand. The drink is made from shincha, the year's first harvest of green tea leaves, which is...
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A UK company is capitalizing on increased spending on pets with a line of herbal tea aimed at dogs. Woof & Brew introduced premium herbal teabags for dogs last year and is currently...
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Honest Tea continues to branch out into sweetened soft drinks with a new line of lemonades. The "Summer Refreshers" range is organic and sweetened using Fair Trade certified sugar...
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Teatulia, a supplier of single-garden teas from Bangladesh, recently received the 2014 iF packaging design award from the International Forum Design in Hannover, Germany. The award...
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Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee, a Canadian tea and coffee manufacturer, announced plans to introduce recyclable single-serve pods. While sales of single-serve cups are booming in home...
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Teatulia, a supplier of organic teas based in Denver, CO, launched a line of organic, freshly-brewed iced teas. The range, aimed at the foodservice sector, is composed of Pomegranate...
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Starbucks partnered with former talk show host and media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey to launch her own blend of tea, which will be available in Starbucks and Teavana locations nationwide...
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Numi Tea is the latest tea company to jump on the bandwagon of single-serve capsules after inking a deal with RealCup, a single cup manufacturer. According to Numi, RealCup capsules...
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Aiming to bridge the gap in caffeine content between tea and coffee, Zest Tea has developed a range of teas with added caffeine. The idea is to combine the taste of premium tea with...
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Celestial Seasonings, part of the Hain Celestial Group, introduced a range of tea blends sourced from select gardens in major tea growing regions. The new lineup of Estate Teas features...
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PG Tips, part of Unilever's brand portfolio, introduced a new line of green and herbal teas in an attempt to counter falling black tea sales in the UK. The company is looking to tap...
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The Republic of Tea introduced a line of three tea blends inspired by the Downton Abbey TV series. Downton Abbey Estate blend is latest variety to be added to a range that was created...
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Building on its growing presence in the carbonated beverages market, AriZona announced a line of low-calorie sparking waters in partnership with Skinnygirl, a manufacturer of low-calorie...
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AriZona Beverages is the latest company to introduce a line of water enhancers, also known as liquid tea concentrates. AriZona's liquid water enhancers, packed in a squeezable...
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UK's online gadget retailer Firebox is taking pre-orders for a water kettle that can be controlled by a smartphone. iKettle, the world's first WiFi-enabled kettle, allows users to regulate...
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Tea Forte, a specialty tea manufacturer, launched a line of pan-roasted black teas. Noir collection features leaves from the Jamguri tea garden in the Assam highlands in Northern India...
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Zenify is preparing a nationwide launch of a stress relief drink based on compounds found in tea. According to the company, Zenify boasts 25 times more stress-relieving antioxidants...
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The Republic of Tea will debut a line of single-serve teas, making it the first specialty tea company to offer such a format. According to the company, One Cuppa capsules promise a...
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Nestlé Waters North America enters the concentrated liquid market with a line of liquid water enhancers targeted at end users. Nestea Liquid Water Enhancers come packaged in...
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A new device presented by online retailer ThinkGeek claims to stop hot drinks from splashing when carried. SpillNot holder is made up of a curved plastic arm and nylon carry-strap...
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group agreed to stop fortifying certain soft drinks in its 7UP range with vitamins and remove references to antioxidants in marketing material. The agreement ends a...
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Teavana announced a recall of 445,000 portable tea tumblers, because they can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards. Most double-walled glass tea tumblers are...
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International Coffee & Tea, owners of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand, have signed a multi-year deal with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to supply their products in K-Cup packs for...
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Farmer Brothers, a manufacturer of coffee, tea and spices, unveiled a premium line of iced teas to tap one of the fastest growing segments in the beverage industry. The Island Medley...
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Numi, the organic tea purveyor, recently presented a line of teas blended with vegetables, herbs and spices. The range contains six unique blends that defy the norms of the category. They...
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With the launch of a line of carbonated soda drinks, it seems Honest Tea is finally ceding to the influence of its parent company Coca-Cola. Honest Fizz comes in 12oz cans and four flavors...
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Fuze is expanding its range of iced teas and juice drinks on the back of growing popularity of iced tea in retail and foodservice settings. Fuze aims to leverage consumers' primary reason for
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Cambridge Consultants, a product development and technology consulting firm, showcased a working model of an innovative tea brewer destined for loose tea. Tê is based on a traditional...
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The Gizmo Closure and Delivery System has won the "Best Ready-To-Drink Coffee or Tea" award at the 2012 InterBev awards. The innovative pressurized infuser, sold under Tea of a Kind brand...
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Walmart has introduced the first countertop beverage dispensing system able to serve both hot and cold drinks. Esio Hot & Cold Beverage System, manufactured by Esio Beverage Company...
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group, owner of Snapple bottled iced tea, has struck a deal with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to license the brand for single-serve packs. The Snapple K-Cup pack iced...
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Rishi Tea, a gourmet tea company specializing in organic and trade fair teas, has introduced two product lines sporting new, environmentally friendly packaging. The new Oolong and...
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Cuissential, a kitchenware manufacturer, has come out with a clever teakettle made almost entirely of silicone. At first glance, SlickBoil looks like any other kettle and brews five cups of...
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Nestlé has announced imminent plans to expand the availability of its Special T tea brewing device to five further European countries. Special T tea maker aims to replicate the success of...
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Tea of a Kind has introduced a line of bottled iced teas bearing an innovative type of infuser. The patented Gizmo closure and delivery system is a pressurized bottle cap design that infuses...
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The Coca-Cola Company has introduced new additions of tea and juice drinks to its Fuze product line-up in anticipation of an expiring distribution deal with Nestlé Waters. Fuze is Coke's...
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Teavana is introducing a range of iced teas and tea accessories for the summer season. The largest specialty tea retailer in the US is focusing on fruity blends with its Fruitful Iced Tea...
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Steep & Go cold brew tea infuser, presented by The Tea Spot, picked up Best New Product in the Innovation Category from the World Tea Expo. The reverse infuser pairs with disposable water...
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Tassimo has announced an major recall of its Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers and matching Espresso T Discs due to safety concerns. The brewers and their accompanying discs, available...
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Cambridge Consultants, a UK-based design and development firm, has unveiled a novel brewing device prototype for loose tea. The gadget, which is still in development, offers a unique...
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The fiasco involving excessive alcohol content in Kombucha beverages will likely come to an end for Millennium Products and Honest Tea, after both companies settled class-action lawsuits...
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Hi-T, a manufacturer of hemp iced teas, has signed an important distribution deal in D.C. on the back of growing popularity of this unique beverage. The company, based in Las Vegas...
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Honest Tea, the best-selling organic bottled tea in the US, unveiled a redesign of its Honest Tea and Honest Ade product lines. The new designs feature a white background and images of fresh tea leaves and large cut-open fruit. The packaging also...
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UK tea drinkers are voicing their dissatisfaction with Twinings, the company that is generally acknowledged to have been the first one to sell Earl Grey tea, because it has altered...
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Tea Forte, a manufacturer of gourmet teas, is introducing a range of products designed to improve skin condition and appearance. The company hopes to tap the booming "beauty...
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The Tea Spot is introducing a biodegradable tea infuser for loose leaf tea. Brewlux filter fits standard 16 oz disposable hot drink cups and allows room for tea leaves to fully expand...
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Lipton Iced Tea, a product of Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, is adding 4 new all-natural products to its range. The beverages contain only simple and natural ingredients: tea, sugar and natural flavors. The 100% Natural range will be available from April 2011 in four varieties: Green Tea with Citrus, Iced Tea with Lemon, Iced Tea with Blueberry Pomegranate and Green Tea with Passionfruit Mango. The 20oz bottles will retail for $0.99 to $1.59. Their launch will be supported by a national advertising campaign. The company seeks to benefit from growth in the natural beverage category and tap into the natural ingredient trend, which consumers associate with health and wellness. In 2010, ready-to-drink tea was the fastest growing category in the liquid refreshment beverage market.
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Tetley, one of the largest tea brands in the world, has introduced a tea-scented perfume in the UK. Le Brew was created in response to tea being one of the favorite smells for UK consumers. According to research, people find the smell of tea relaxing. It comes fourth, after fresh bread, cut grass and clean laundry. Tetley's senior taster suggests that the fragrance is reminiscent of freshly cut tea and the tropical scents in a tea plantation. The limited edition Le Brew perfume is available from Tetley Tea Store and is priced at £15 ($25).
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Honest Tea has launched a new line of cocoa beverages, days after being bought out by the Coca-Cola company. Honest CocoaNova is a low-calorie cacao infusion that contains antioxidants and 50mg of theobromine, a bitter powder naturally found in dark chocolate. It is made using organic and FairTrade certified cacao beans and contains 50 calories per 10oz bottle. The range is made up of Mint Cacao, Mocha Cacao and Cherry Cacao and will be available from April 2011. The retail price is set at $1.99. According to the organic beverage maker, the company has been working on the concept since 2006.
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Teavana Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of 2659 lbs of its peppermint herbal tea, because of possible contamination with Salmonella. Aromatics Inc., a company that produces and distributes the product on behalf of Teavana, issued a notification of a possible contamination after a sample test. Salmonella is a bacteria that may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as children and elderly. Teavana has ceased to sell and distribute the product, and is investigating the circumstances of the contamination with the FDA. The peppermint tea was distributed nationwide in Teavana retail stores, through mail orders and online.
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In recognition of February American Heart Month, Tea Forte, a gourmet tea manufacturer, has launched a special collection of teas to highlight the issue of heart disease among women. The company has teamed up with WomenHeart (the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease) to introduce a heart shaped box filled with antioxidant-rich green teas to combat heart problems. The special boxes come in small and large sizes and retail for $12 and $20 respectively. According to the company, 42 million women are currently living with or at risk for heart disease in the US and 60 percent of younger women, ages 20-39, have one or more of the risk factors for developing heart disease.
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The Healthy Beverage Company, manufacturers of Steaz iced teas, has introduced four new varieties of zero calorie drinks. The Zero Calorie Iced Teaz are made with organic and FairTrade green tea and are sweetened with stevia. The four new flavors are Citrus, Raspberry, Peach Mango and a Half and Half (Green Tea and Lemonade).The new line will be available at Whole Foods Market, Kroger and other stores nationwide beginning in mid-February 2011.
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Arizona Beverage Co., a soft beverage and iced tea manufacturer, is introducing a line of enhanced waters, infused with a proprietary blend of Twinlab vitamins and antioxidants. All products contain Arizona's classic green tea extract as an antioxidant packed base. In addition to this, each flavor has its own function. For example, Berry Blend, that contains L-Theanine and lemon balm extract, claims to help the body deal with daily stress. The Rescue Water range is available in 20.5oz. (0.6l) PET bottles and retails $1.39-$1.89 per bottle.
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Tea Forte, a gourmet tea manufacturer, is introducing a line of herbal relaxation teas. The caffeine-free range is certified organic and FairTrade, and aims to combat the negative effects of daily stress. The range also benefits from recyclable packaging and biodegradable sachets. Varieties include mixes of rooibos tea and various herbs, fruits and berries. A tin of Herbal Retreat Relaxation Teas has a suggested retail price of $8.95.
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Sanctuary T, a tea manufacturer from New York City, is launching a line of portable tea pouches. Dubbed BYOT (bring your own tea), the product consists of a plastic pouch containing disposable unbleached paper teabags filled with whole-leaf loose tea. According to the company, it is a convenient solution to enjoy premium loose tea anywhere. BYOT range is comprised of 10 varieties, including signature Sanctuary T blends and gourmet varieties such as Tiekwanyen and Genmaicha. Each pack holds 10 pouches and retails for $6.99.
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According to reports, Honest Tea is quitting the kombucha market due to ambiguities in the regulatory framework. The company is concerned that the future of this category is uncertain given the continuous scrutiny from the US Trade and Taxation Bureau. Unpasteurized kombucha, a type of fermented tea, has attracted attention this summer due to the discovery of alcohol levels beyond legal limits for products sold as non-alcoholic beverages. Many companies scrambled to find solutions to get the alcohol levels below the 0.5% ABV limit after the drinks were pulled from supermarket shelves nationwide. Honest Tea was sourcing its kombucha beverages from High Country Kombucha, based in Colorado.
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Cyntha Gold, a tea sommelier from Arlington, MA, has published a book about cooking with tea. The first section of the cookbook focuses on tea itself, with flavor profiles, culinary applications and pairings, and concepts of cooking with tea. Part two features more than 150 recipes. "Culinary Tea: More Than 150 Recipes Steeped in Tradition from Around the World" details a diversity of culinary techniques that are very approachable, using ingredients that would be easy to find. According to the author, the goal of using tea in the kitchen is not to make food taste like tea, but to balance sweetness or richness, add depth of flavor, or layers of complexity.
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Samovar, a tea retailer with three stores in San Francisco, has introduced containers made entirely from compostable material for its full line of teas. The new packaging uses post-consumer recycled cardboard for its exterior shell, water based inks, and wood-based fiber material. Samovar is the first tea company to introduce a sustainable container that, if composted, would turn to soil within a couple of months. According to owner Jesse Jacobs, the idea was to find a packaging solution that would biodegrade just like the tea leaves, with a vastly smaller carbon footprint than conventional containers.
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Fuze and Gold Peak brands, owned by Coca-Cola, are rolling out two new tea beverages each. Fuze will launch a raspberry flavored tea and an unsweetened version of green tea in December 2010. Gold Peak tea will have tropical and green tea flavors available in early 2011. Both additions, developed over a period of 6 moths, reflect high demand for tropical and raspberry flavors in foodservice, while green tea has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past two years because of its health benefits. According to Coca-Cola, as the fresh-brewed tea market continues to grow, operators are seeking new options to satisfy health-conscious customers with a variety of taste preferences.
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Teavana, a specialty tea retailer with over 150 stores in the US, has unveiled a new collection of teas and blends for the upcoming year. The current range of more than 100 varieties will benefit from 2 new flavored white teas, 6 new green teas, 5 oolongs and many black varieties. Herbal category will be expanded with several yerba mate and rooibos blends. In conjunction with the tea launch, Teavana is adding new gift collections, teapots, and other accessories in time for the upcoming holiday season.
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Cooper Tea has announced the launch of B.W. Cooper's Iced Brew Tea in 4oz. / 120ml mini-bottles. The tea concentrate is made from real brewed tea leaves and contains no artificial flavors or colors. It is also environmentally-friendly, with significantly less packaging than eight single-serve 16 ounce bottles of tea. Each pocket-sized mini-bottle makes 4 quarts (3.8l) of tea. Initially, the product can be found in select Sheetz convenience stores across the US. The retail price is set at $1.99.
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Stash Tea, a manufacturer of gourmet teas, released seven new tea blends featuring a rare herbal tea called Guayusa. The naturally caffeinated herbal tea stems from the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador where it has been consumed for more than 2000 years. It has a rich and earthy aroma with a sweet finish. According to the company, Guayusa is naturally caffeinated and has an energizing effect similar to coffee or Yerba Mate, but provides a slow release of caffeine for alertness and energy, without the jitters or sudden caffeine crash. The lineup includes blends with green, black, rooibos and several other tea varieties.
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Coca-Cola is introducing a new blended tea drink originating from Japan. Sokenbicha, an unsweetened bottled tea with no calories, is aimed at people who are open to alternative health remedies. The drink will be available in 5 varieties, including green tea and a blend of cinnamon and ginger. Besides low-key marketing, there are plans to promote the beverage to chiropractors, acupuncturists and spa operators. It will hit store shelves at Whole Foods from October. Sokenbicha is Coke's largest tea brand in Japan. The idea behind the project stems from a small group inside Coca-Cola charged with finding and marketing niche products.
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Honest Tea has reintroduced its kombucha products to store shelves at Whole Foods Market across the US. Following a voluntary withdrawal of all brands of raw kombucha from store shelves in June due to high alcohol content, Honest Tea has developed a proprietary process to brew Honest Kombucha that allows for the benefits of raw, unpasteurized kombucha while ensuring lower, more stable alcohol levels. Honest Kombucha is available in five low sugar varieties: Berry Hibiscus, Lemon Ginger, Peach Mango, Maqui Berry Grapefruit and Apple Jasmine with 35 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving. Honest Kombucha will be available at Whole Foods Market stores and other natural food stores nationwide the last week in August 2010 at a suggested retail price of $3.49 - $3.99.
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Hall of Fame Beverages, makers of functional and energy drinks, is the latest company to create a ready-to-drink iced tea. Grand Ma Ma's Sweet Southern Tea is based on the character of Grand Ma Ma from Converse shoe commercials, played by former basketball star Larry Johnson. This line of flavored teas is currently in development and will come in sweetened natural flavors. The beverage is produced in Tampa, Florida and will be distributed initially by Elmira Distributing Company of New York, as well as by direct store delivery process. The launch campaign will be supported by Larry Johnson himself.
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Donald Trump, the famous businessman known for many audacious business ventures, has launched a gourmet tea line bearing his name. Trump Tea stems from a partnership between Talbott Teas, a purveyor of upscale teas, and The Trump Organization. The range, comprised of exclusively formulated whole leaf tea blends, includes four varieties: The Park Avenue, The Union Square, The Mar-a-Lago and The Westchester. The premium tea blends are packaged in a keepsake tins, filled with pyramid sachets of whole leaf tea and organic ingredients. The Trump Tea collection will be available at select retailers starting this fall.
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Campbell Soup Company is expanding its lineup of V8 V-Fusion beverages, which combine fruit and vegetable juices, with new products containing green tea. According to the manufacturer, V8 V-Fusion + Tea provides a combined serving of vegetables and fruit (1/4 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup of fruit) in each 8-oz (250ml) serving, along with antioxidants from natural green tea. The line extension includes 3 flavors: Raspberry Green Tea, Pomegranate Green Tea and Pineapple Mango Green Tea. The drinks will be available in the US from October.
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The Tea Spot, a company manufacturing a patent pending compostable tea infuser, has received a US government grant to help bring the product to market. The Small Business Innovation Research grant, awarded by the US Department of Agriculture, aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector and help address important scientific problems. The bio-based disposable loose tea infuser, called ecosteep, fits in standard to-go cups and allows tea leaves enough room to fully infuse. The grant will allow the manufacturer to select a fitting renewable and biodegradable material and help determine the life-cycle environmental impact of the infuser.
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After several years in the pipeline, Honest Tea is launching the first ready-to-drink organic bottled tea naturally sweetened with organic stevia. Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry combines sweet and tart notes of passion fruit with maqui berry, the South American superfruit. It is the first zero calorie tea naturally sweetened with organic stevia extract,a leafy plant native to South America that is sweeter than sugar, but does not contain any calories. According to the company's CEO, the drink took a while to develop, because the ingredient was not allowed as an ingredient in beverages and it was hard to formulate a drink with the right taste and function. The 16.9oz (500ml) bottle will retail for $1.79.
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Whole Foods is removing all kombucha teas from its stores because of concerns over slightly elevated alcohol levels. Data indicates that kombucha, a fermented and sweetened tea, may contain levels of alcohol above 0.5% ABV, which would require a government warning in the US. According to the grocery giant, a couple dozen kombucha suppliers have agreed to voluntarily withdraw the products, available in bottles and on tap, to review these potential labeling issues for a swift resolution. Kombucha is one of the best-selling beverages available at Whole Foods, which has more than 290 stores in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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Organizers of the World Tea Championships announced winners of the 2010 North American Tea Championship Iced Tea Class competition. The first place winners in 13 different categories, ranging from unflavored to herbal varieties in ready-to-drink and food service sectors, go to: Adagio Teas, Ito En, China Mist Brands, New Leaf Brands, The Republic of Tea, Rishi Tea, S&D Coffee, Shangri-La Tea Company, TeaGschwendner and True Brew. The championship, held for the third year in a row, received more than 80 applications from premium tea manufacturers. According to market research, ready-to-drink teas were the fastest-growing category of refreshment beverage in the U.S. last year.
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The Healthy Beverage Company, the manufacturer of Steaz iced tea brand, has redesigned the packaging of its Steaz Sparkling Green Tea line. The goal of the new look, created by Wallace Church branding firm, was to create a design that expressed the very essence of the brand: vitality, energy and passion. The central element of the new design is a lotus flower constructed of repeating tea leaves, an icon that radiates energy and vitality while embodying the brand's holistic sensibility. Adding to the impact of the brand on shelf is the color of each label, which mirrors the color of the teas themselves.
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Lipton is redesigning its pyramid tea bag range to give it a more premium and upscale feel on the US market. Moxie TM, an international brand design and development firm, has created new visuals with vibrant colors, real photography, and flavor imagery to help fulfill the teas promise of indulgence, excitement and affordability. Lipton is thereby trying to position its products in the gourmet category tea and capitalize on the growing awareness about the health benefits of tea drinking. According to a market research firm, US tea sales will double from $7.4 billion in 2007 to $15 billion by 2012.
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Hydro One Beverages, manufacturer of premium functional drinks, has unveiled an new category of green tea beverages. Hydro One TRUE Green Teas will be available in three flavors: Naturally Sweetened Green Tea, Sugar Free Green Tea and Sugar Free Organic Green Tea. The products are scientifically formulated with natural plant sterols, scientifically proven to help lower your cholesterol. Hence, the beverage line has achieved the Heart Choice Certification. The products will be available online and in The Fresh Market and other gourmet health stores across the US.
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Cooper Tea has struck a deal with 7-Eleven stores to offer its organic iced tea on beverage fountain machines in many retail points across the US. The organic iced tea was developed by international tea master Barry W. Cooper and the Cooper Tea Co. The tea concentrate, with no artificial colors or added flavors, has received USDA organic certification earlier this year. It will be available on the Big Gulp fountain machine in nearly 70% of 7-Eleven stores that have previously carried its conventional variety.
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The Coca Cola Company, the world's leading beverage manufacturer, has introduced a tea-flavored version of its Sprite brand to try to tap into the huge Chinese soft drinks market. The drink, called Spritea, contains a carbonated blend of local green tea flavors. The product has undergone a massive consumer testing to define the right amount of sweetness and percentage of bubbles. Ready-to-drink tea consumption in China has increased over 30 percent annually in recent years, with tea and sparkling beverages representing over 20 percent of the entire Chinese beverage sector.
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Inko's, a beverage company focused on ready-to-drink white teas, has launched two new flavors aimed at New York City's Public High School vending machines. Inkos Blueberry and Inkos Strawberry White Teas meet the requirements of NYC's Wellness policy, which mandates to improve the quality and nutritional value of foods and beverages that are available to children. Drinks available in schools must not contain any artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners, and contain a maximum of 25 calories per 8oz. (25ml) serving. For the launch, totally new graphic art, including a new logo, was created to appeal to a younger audience.
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Tazo Tea, owned by Starbucks, is expanding its bottled tea line with a new range of naturally sweetened zero calorie teas. The Zero Calorie Naturally Sweetened iced teas come in three varieties: Zen (lemongrass and spearmint), Passion (hibiscus flowers and exotic fruits) and Refresh (peppermint and spearmint). They are sweetened using stevia leaves, whose extracts have up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar. The range will be available in Whole Foods and other natural food markets in the US beginning in April 2010.
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Sweet Leaf Tea, a manufacturer of organic iced teas from Austin, TX, is launching three new extensions of its ready-to-drink line. Lemon Iced Tea is a mix of black tea and lemons, Citrus Green Tea offers a mix of green tea and citrus flavors of orange, lemon, and lime, whereas Diet Citrus Green contains the same ingredients with less calories. The three new flavors are available in 16oz. (500ml) cans or glass bottles, 20oz. (600ml) plastic bottles or 64oz. (2l) multi-serve plastic containers.
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Steaz and Guayaki products were singled out at this year's BevNet 'Best of 2009' awards. Steaz Zero Calorie Sparkling Green Tea won in the 'Best New Organic Beverage' and 'Best New Carbonated Beverage' categories, whereas Guayaki Lemon Elation claimed the 'Best New Tea' and 'Best Packaging Design' awards. Coconut water was declared product of the year for the strongest track record in terms of evolving into a new category.
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Sweet Leaf Tea, maker of natural and organic beverages, is launching a new line of 16oz. (0.5l) aluminum cans to complement its bottled range. The new ready-to-drink offerings include four classic Sweet Leaf Tea flavors and two new flavors - Lemon Iced Tea and Citrus Green Tea. All six varieties are USDA Certified Organic and the two newest flavors are scheduled to launch in January 2010. The cans have a suggested retail price of $1.29, or 99 cents on promotion.
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Yorkshire Tea brand, part of British-based Taylors of Harrogate coffee and tea manufacturer, is launching a new range of seasonal tea varieties. The range is meant to underscore the brand's specialist tea knowledge and cater to customers' demand for seasonal produce. Yorkshire Gold Seasons Pick line includes Assam Gold, Rwanda Gold and Kenya Gold, with each tea available for select four month seasonal periods. Retail price is £2.99 for a box of 80 tea bags.
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Whittard of Chelsea was forced to withdraw some of its products recently due to their macadamia and almond nut content, which was not specified on the label. UK's major tea manufacturer had to pull Rooibos Cream Caramel Flavored Tea, Sticky Toffee Pudding Tea and Spiced Chai Green Tea products off the shelves to prevent complaints from people allergic or intolerant to nuts. The company is in touch with relevant allergy support organizations, which will inform their members of the withdrawal.
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Red Mango, a manufacturer of frozen yogurt, will be the first retailer to sell made-to-order iced teas fortified with probiotics. The new beverage line contains a patented strain of probiotic shown to help support the immune system and regulate the digestive system. Probiotics are dietary supplements of live microorganisms that aim to improve intestinal microbial balance. The range contains three flavors: lemonade green tea, vanilla black tea and wildberry hibiscus tea, all sweetened with natural cane sugar.
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Arizona beverages has just launched a line of compact beverages comprising of two energy shots and one relaxation shot. Scientifically formulated Fast Shots are based on green tea and mixed with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals and taurine in order to give a jitter-free boost of energy or to help relax. The products contain no chemical preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors and come in 2 oz. (60 ml) PET bottles.
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Arizona Beverages has teamed up with Nestlé Waters North America Inc. to create a line of tea-infused waters. Arizona Tea Waters is an organic low-calorie, tea-infused beverage line made using spring water, green tea, sugar cane and fruit extracts. The drinks will start off using Nestlé's Poland Spring water and will later be made from company's other regional water sources. The 20-ounce (600ml) amber PET plastic bottles with an oxygen barrier retail for $1.49.
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Peet's Coffee & Tea introduced a new line of ready-to-drink iced teas made from whole tea leaves. The new range includes five lightly sweetened beverages with natural flavors such as peach, mint or honey, and an unflavored version. The teas are initially available at 25 Peet's retail outlets in California, as well as select gourmet food stores in the region. According to the company, cold tea is the primary way in which people consume tea in the U.S. and the bottled tea market has grown steadily at about 15 percent in recent years.
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Coca Cola has recently released a green tea flavored beverage in Japan. Coca Cola Light Plus Catechin contains green tea antioxidants, called catechins, and is aimed at young, health conscious women. Its arch-rival, Pepsi, also plans to bring a similar health-focused drink on the market, which will go by the name of Pepsi Shiso and is based on basil.
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Arizona Beverages and Bigelow Tea have formed a partnership to introduce a new line of organic ready-to-drink iced teas. The new line of 20 oz. (600ml) green tea beverages will benefit from Bigelow's expertise in the specialty tea sector, whereas Arizona will supply its know-how in packaging and distribution. The range includes the following flavors: Acai White Cranberry, Original Green, Lemon Ginger and Mango Lychee.
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In an attempt to create the next generation of energy drinks, companies are increasingly looking into an amino acid found in tea, called L-theanine, to enhance concentration and focus. Preliminary studies suggest the substance might calm the brain to increase concentration and mental stamina, instead of a quick energy boost currently provided by caffeine and taurine. L-theanine is readily absorbed in large quantities, crosses the blood-brain barrier and gets into the brain fast. Products such as SoBe lifewater, Vitamin Water, ViB and new Gatorade drink Tiger, all contain L-theanine.
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Lipton is beginning to sell Rainforest Alliance-certified tea in the US this month. The Anglo-Dutch food giant, which launched the sustainable teas two years ago in Europe, expects all of its teas to sport the sustainable logo by 2015. Rainforest Alliance certifies farms that meet specific criteria for worker welfare, farm management and environmental protection. Unilever accounts for approximately 12% of the world's tea.
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Arizona Beverages has recently introduced three new varieties of organically-produced iced teas. Green Tea, Yumberry Green Tea and Pomegranate Green tea varieties use organic sweeteners such as honey and cane juice, and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The new products will be available in the northeast US this spring and countrywide shortly thereafter. The suggested retail is $1.79 per 20oz. / 600ml bottle.
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The new line of Tea Etc's loose leaf teas has won the 2009 "Best New Product" award, the World Tea Expo has announced. Get Real Get Loose tea range was singled out as creative and eco-friendly. The packaging is made of pre and post consumer recycled steel, water based inks, environmentally friendly adhesives and recycled paper. Compostable brew filters are included on the outside of each package, offering a novel way to brew loose tea. The range features twelve types of organic and conventional varieties.
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Inko has debuted its eleventh low-calorie, low-caffeine ready-to-drink white tea beverage. Inkos Lemon White Tea has 56 calories and only 5.8 milligrams of caffeine per bottle, which makes it one of the lowest calorie-sweetened teas on the North American market. Medical studies suggest that white tea, at the center of Inko's brand, may prevent certain forms of cancer, hence the company's continued support for definitive cancer research in that area.
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. chief executive officer Larry Young has revealed that Snapple tea brand is currently getting a makeover. Products will be sweetened with sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup, with bottle and label designs evolving as well. Young believes that the timing is right to invest in a makeover now, in order to take full advantage of the economic upswing later on. Speaking about the state of the beverage industry and the broader US economy, Young expects for things to pick up in the second half of 2009, with "a new start" occurring in 2010.
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Ito En, the worlds largest manufacturer of green tea products and beverages, added a line of Naturally Sweet iced teas to its Tea's Tea range at Expo West 2009 in Anaheim, California. The new beverages are targeted at consumers looking to switch from sweetened to unsweetened tea. They contain only 8 grams of natural cane sugar and 40 calories per serving, and come in Blueberry Green, Citrus Black and Mango Oolong flavors. The range retails for $1.99 per unit and is available at grocery and specialty food stores nationwide.
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An agreement has been reached by the Coca-Cola Co. and joint-venture partner Nestle to settle a dispute with 27 states over claims that Enviga green tea burns calories, resulting in weight loss. The companies will pay $650,000 for the settlement and have agreed to re-label Enviga to add disclosures and disclaim weight-loss benefits. Any marketing of Enviga or a similar beverage that uses the terms "the calorie burner," "negative calories" or "drink negative" must clearly disclose that the product doesn't lead to weight loss without diet and exercise. Coca-Cola introduced Enviga in the U.S. in November 2006.
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Revolution Tea is introducing a new line of premium iced teas aimed at restaurant businesses in the US. The teas will be packed in unique one-gallon (3.8 l) containers that enable shelf-stable liquids to be dispensed safely over extended time without refrigeration, and will be available in five flavors, including Classic Iced and Golden Peach. The products will be distributed nationally by Revolution Tea and through the companys distribution agreement with Kraft Foodservice North America.
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Twinings is opting for a sustainable and compostable packaging film for its Everyday tea range in the UK. The material, called NatureFlex, is a cellulose-based film, made from renewable wood pulp and metallised in-house. The company behind it, Innovia Films, claims the biodegradable film breaks down in a home compost bin within a matter of weeks because of its low metal content. According to the manufacturer, the packaging also offers high gloss and transparency, resistance to grease and oil, as well as good barrier to gases and aromas.
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Frito-Lay Japan is turning towards tea and coffee for a more exciting alternative to the conventional snacking concept. The Caramel Macchiatto and Green Tea Latte flavor corn chips, recently introduced in Japan, are made of puffed corn and contain real coffee, chocolate, tea and milk. The chips, dubbed caffeine snacks, pack 150 mg of caffeine, the equivalent of two cups of coffee. Previously the Japanese arm of the company has introduced unusual snack flavors such as Strawberry Cheetos and Honey-Butter Doritos.
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Steaz Organic Iced Teaz picked up top honors in BevNet's Best of 2008 Best Tea category. Facing a large field of contestants, from Arizona to ZT Tea, the product line was singled out as high-quality, organic and Fair Trade certified canned tea, with a balanced amount of sweetness and rich fruit flavors. As a symbol of company's commitment to fair trade practices, the front of each can features photographs of fair trade farmers from Sri Lanka, China and Africa where Steaz sources its tea. Steaz also tied for first place in Best Organic Beverage rankings.
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The latest addition to Numi Tea's range of organic teas comes in the form of Pu Erh, a tea with a unique fermentation and ripening process from the Yunnan region in China. Promising health benefits and an age-long tradition that characterize Pu Erh tea, mixed with Numi's innovative spirit, have inspired four flavors: Emperor's, Chocolate, Magnolia and Mint. A box containing 16 tea bags retails for $9.99.
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Similarly to stock markets worldwide, the Chinese speculative bubble on the price of Pu Erh tea, driven in large part by China's new rich for whom it has been a status symbol of sorts, has recently crashed. The fermented variety from the country's southwestern Yunnan province has reportedly dropped by up to 85% since peaking in May last year, due to overproduction and a diminished appetite for exotic assets. A 100g brick of 60-year-old Pu Erh sold for 300,000 yuan ($39,400) last February.
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Nestea recently added a Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit flavored drink to its ready-to-drink iced tea range in the US. The beverage is derived from the South African Rooibos, or red bush, plant and is mixed with the sweet taste of Pomegranate and Passion Fruit juice. It boasts no artificial colors and all-natural fruit flavors. The new drink, licensed by The Coca-Cola Company, will be available nationwide in 20oz (600 ml) and 16.9oz (500 ml) PET bottles from February 2009.
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Honest Tea introduced the latest addition to its line of Honest Ade drinks, the Superfruit Punch, at the National Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailer's annual showcase in Chicago. Superfruit Punch contains two antioxidant-rich berries - Yummberries and Goji Berries - which have proven popular amongst health-conscious consumers in the New York area, where the product was on trial since August. Superfruit Punch is available in a 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml), fully-recyclable PET 1 bottle with a suggested retail price of $1.59 and is expected to roll out in other markets in the coming months.
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The Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever is recalling several milk tea powder products in Hong Kong after tests found them contaminated with melamine. In a public statement, the firm said the recalled products were made using locally-manufactured milk powder with traces of melamine, a chemical used for making plastics and fertilizer. This comes just a week after the company had to proceed to similar actions in Taiwan. Powdered formulas with melamine, ingredient used to boost products' protein levels, were blamed for killing four babies and sickening more than 50,000 others in China.
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Starbucks has signed a licensing agreement with PepsiCo and Unilever to manufacture, market and distribute Tazo ready-to-drink beverages across the US and Canada. The brand, acquired in 1999 and served in Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee outlets, will join the Pepsi/Lipton Tea Partnership, strengthening its RTD tea portfolio regionally significantly.
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Suntory Ltd will partner with Nestle to launch its Iyemon green tea drinks in the United States from May, starting on the West Coast. The companies aim to capture growth in America’s ready-to-drink tea market, forecast to double to nearly $15 billion by 2012, with bottles priced at $2.50 each.
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PG Tips, the UK’s leading tea brand owned by Unilever, is rolling out new packaging highlighting its Rainforest Alliance partnership. Featuring the Certified seal, the packs will be backed by a £12 million 2008 marketing campaign, underscoring sustainable tea farming, decent working conditions and fair salaries for growers and workers.
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The Healthy Beverage Company launches Steaz Sparkling Green Tea, positioning the organic cane-sweetened drink as a healthier soda alternative. Rich in green tea antioxidants and polyphenols, it targets children and health-conscious parents while supporting school nutrition programs, tapping concern over junk food and high fructose corn syrup in soft drinks.
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Coca-Cola and Nestlé have launched Enviga, a calorie-burning green tea soft drink made with tea extracts, calcium and caffeine. Created by Beverage Partners Worldwide, the drink marks Coke’s move into healthier beverages amid falling soda sales. Enviga comes in Green Tea, Berry and Peach, priced at $1.29 to $1.49 each.
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