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Sri Lanka's Tea Exporters Association used its annual meeting to discuss lower production, quality, higher freight costs and longer shipping routes, while outlining ambitions to raise national output by 2030.
The official weekly series tracks average CTC leaf and dust prices across India's major auction centres, offering a current view of Kolkata, Guwahati, Siliguri and South Indian markets.
Thai Nguyen officials report that programmes, logistics and international guest arrangements are moving forward for a festival designed to present the province's tea culture to local and global audiences.
The latest international market snapshot reports reduced general demand in Kenya, fair demand in Malawi, Sri Lanka and India, and timely shipment handling in Vietnam.
A systematic review examines how tea's emissions are measured from cultivation through consumption and identifies gaps that must be addressed to compare progress and design credible climate strategies.
Tea Board figures reported by Informist put July production at 164.33 million kilograms, with declines in Assam Valley and Darjeeling contributing to the national reduction.
A September festival in Rockville will bring Taiwanese tea, food and performance together in a public celebration organised through Taiwan and Rockville sister-city groups.
A new systematic review and meta-analysis combines observational research on tea intake and high blood pressure. The findings describe associations, not proof that tea prevents or treats a medical condition.
Kenya's agriculture ministry has called for factory rehabilitation and stronger Tea Act enforcement as it seeks to protect quality, farmer returns and a major agricultural export industry.
A China Tea Marketing Association report points to continued expansion in prepared tea drinks, alongside new supply-chain agreements linking growers, ingredient processors and beverage businesses.
The World Tea Culture Exhibition will return to Marunouchi with tea traditions from Japan, Taiwan, China and beyond, building on attendance of more than 10,000 people at its spring edition.
FAO's 2026 observance brought producing communities and cultural representatives together under the theme “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities,” connecting tea livelihoods with heritage and sustainability.
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