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FROM THE GROWERS -
Coffee, Tea & Other Beverages
From far away lands, our coffee beans and most of the tea we consume is grown, though the final process may be done in the US - roasting the coffee beans and blending the tea. And of course the packaging is often done in the US. Learn about how the beans and tea is grown and processed, which is vital to creating your favorite elixir! Watch soon - Chocolate to be added, and perhaps Coconut Water...the beverage possibilities are endless!
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NATIONAL COFFEE ASSOCIATION USA
Caffeine and health - it gives a morning boost and it's healthy? Perhaps too good to be true - but decide for yourself, and also learn how to brew the perfect cup, where coffee is grown and how it's processed in the growing countries, roasting terms defined, as well as how a light, medium or dark roasts affects the taste of your cup of Joe. Did you know that coffee beans are the seeds of a fruit called a cherry? Interesting articles on their blog at The First Pull covering subjects such as coffee consumption trends, sustainability and educational infographics.
SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION
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PROCAFE - COFFEE PROMOTION ASSOCIATION - SWISS/EUROPE
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january is hot tea month
june is iced tea month
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TEA ASSOCIATION OF THE USA
Click on "About Tea" to learn more this popular beverage and how to brew the perfect cup, as well as Tea Facts, Health Info and a Glossary of Tea Terms. Half of all dollar sales of tea come from ready-to-drink bottled tea as opposed to loose or bagged tea. And to see their informative brochure, click here. Sponsors the DrinkTeaCampaign.com.
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UK TEA & INFUSION ASSOCIATION
The Brits did not invent the fine art of drinking tea (the Chinese started drinking the leaves of the Camellia sinensis tree about 4500 years earlier) but they became avid tea drinkers with the birth of international trade in the 1600s Read about all things tea - history, types, growing and production, growing countries, and tea ceremonies. Click on "About Tea."
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THE TEA HOUSE TIMES
This publication is your guide to all things tea: services, products, education, recipes, tea etiquette, and more.
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WORLD TEA NEWS
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TEA TIME MAGAZINE
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TEA AND HERBAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
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WORLD TEA ACADEMY
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ACADEMY OF TEA - TEA SOMMELIER
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WINE INSTITUTE
The voice of the California wine industry - for grape growers, wineries, and related businesses. Wine drinkers can learn more about their favorite varietal grape and how and where they are harvested. If the call of the open road is beckoning, then read their informative road trip guides which offer suggestions on how to best explore each wine region. To learn more about wines, food pairings and growing regions, visit their sister site, DiscoverCalforniaWines.com. Raise a glass and say "cheers" to all that California has to offer.
KOBRAND WINE EDUCATION
This premium wine and spirits distributor represents 72 brands from all over the world. Their wine education will transform you into a wine connoisseur, by building your knowledge and demystifying the world of wine. Learn from a journey through major grape regions (13 major grower country maps), a comprehensive grape varietal glossary (covering more than 75 types of grapes, from Albariño to Zinfandel), and plenty of reading material and videos covering grape growing, wine making, wine tasting, and suggestions on how to pair with food. Because great wine makes good food taste better, and vice versa.
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FRESH CUP MAGAZINE
Delve deeper into the specialty coffee and tea worlds.
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
From their website: "The American Beverage Association (ABA) is the trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. ABA was founded in 1919 as the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages, and renamed the National Soft Drink Association in 1966. Today the ABA represents hundreds of beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries." This trade group spends millions of dollars to promote the prosperity the industry, its members and their interests. While sales of sugary sodas is on the decline based on consumer trends, this organization helped to build sales over the years. One of their current initiatives is to oppose municipalities that want to introduce taxes to discourage the sale of sodas. They also support the business of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as serve to educate on the benefits of hydration, the safety of artificial sweeteners and energy drinks and other hot-topic issues. As with many advocacy groups, their activities may concurrently promote and discourage use of certain products, such as helping member companies promote sugary drinks while also lobbying to remove sugary drinks from school vending machines. So be aware of issues, learn about them, and try to understand if an organization is promoting only unhealthy products, or presenting options for consuming both unhealthy and healthy products. Education is key - no matter how much information and persuasion an organization offers to the public, the ultimate choice resides with the shopper.
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