Unilever Sells Tea Subsidiary SariWangi
Unilever recently announced the divestiture of yet another tea subsidiary. On January 6, Unilever Indonesia agreed to transfer the tea brand SariWangi...
Jan 12, 2026
Grounds for Change: Coffee Waste Purifies Water
The morning ritual of brewing coffee leaves behind more than just a caffeine buzz; it produces a staggering volume of organic waste.
Jan 12, 2026
Ethiopia and China Forge Close Coffee Ties
China’s coffee market is booming, with consumption growing by nearly 150% over the past decade.
Jan 12, 2026
Only Camellia Sinensis is Tea: Clarity Matters
For years, Indian tea consumers browsing supermarket shelves or online marketplaces have encountered a confusing mix of labels — herbal tea, flower tea...
Jan 11, 2026
ICYMI: Top 10 Most Read News and Features on STiR Coffee and Tea Media's Website in 2025
As we step into 2026, STIR COFFEE AND TEA MEDIA reflects on the stories that captured the greatest attention across the global coffee and tea industries over the past year.
Jan 5, 2026
ASEAN Coffees Take Center Stage
Spurred by rapid growth in both coffee production and consumption, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Coffee Federation is making it easier for the rest of the world...
Dec 8, 2025
Scientists Identify Key Tea Bud Gene
Tea quality begins at the bud. From premium hand-plucked leaves to high-yield mechanical harvesting, bud size dictates both yield and processing suitability.
Dec 4, 2025
A Microbial Experiment Produces the World’s Most Expensive Tea
When a small lot of black tea grown in Sri Lanka’s rainforest crossed the auction table at Expo 2025 Osaka, most bidders expected a novelty item — something unusual, perhaps, but still within the realm of specialty tea pricing.
Dec 4, 2025
A Stormy Year for Starbucks
It has been quite a 2025 for Starbucks. Under the leadership of new CEO Brian Niccol, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain has tried to recalibrate and refocus...
Dec 4, 2025
Rooibos Re-enters the Chinese Market
South African rooibos seeks to re-enter the Chinese market. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)...
Nov 16, 2025
NEWS TIPS (ICYMI)
EU and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People | New York Times
India: Tea Board for 100% Testing of Imported Crop | Hindu Business Line
Robusta Coffee Falls as Dry Weather Seen Helping Vietnam Harvest | Bloomberg
Ethiopia Makes Strong Gains in Tea Development Under Green Legacy Program | Ethiopian News Agency
Rwanda Surpasses $150 Million in Coffee Exports in 2025 | Global Coffee Report
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