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By Heneage Mitchell

Shelves crammed with all manner of coffee and tea products line the walls of the reception area of the Phoenix Gold plant in the outskirts of Bangkok.
The range of products produced by Phoenix Gold is enormous, from ground coffee and bulk teas through 3-in-1 coffees to RTD beverages, caffeinated energy drinks, mixers, flavors and extracts. There were a number of different brands on display, some very well-known in Thailand.

By Jane Pettigrew

Most tea companies decide at some point in their history that they need to pack some of their teas into teabags. But who chooses what and why? We discuss what’s available and how different shapes and styles appeal to different markets.

By Jane Pettigrew

Are tastes in Chinese and Taiwanese teas around the globe changing? Are consumers keen to buy organic? Do they care about ethical issues? Are they influenced by packaging styles? Tea & Coffee Asia discusses the latest trends in consumption of Chinese and Taiwanese teas.

By Heneage Mitchell

Indian coffee growers, in common with all Indian agricultural sectors, are facing challenges that are threatening the profitability of the sector. Indian coffee exporters are competing for quality coffee beans with domestic suppliers as more and more Indians take up coffee drinking.
Meanwhile, ageing coffee trees and outmoded agricultural and processing practices are impeding the development of greater production and limiting the income potential for farmers and traders alike.

By Helen Xu Fei

Tea Finder is a leading gourmet tea retailer in China. It has over 20 stores located in downtown areas in major cities all over the country. When one enters into a Tea Finder store, one will be overwhelmed by aesthetic display of rich choices of tea and exquisite tea wares and tea accessories. As indicated by its sales slogan “find the world’s favorite teas”, Tea Finder boasts one of the most comprehensive tea catalogues that includes not only gourmet Chinese tea but also exotic tea flavors from around the world.