Showing posts with label gourmet tea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gourmet tea. Show all posts

Monday, December 8, 2008

Private Label Loose Teas vs Private Label Tea bags

More choices, options, colors and kinds can make any decision difficult. Though this choice may seem relatively simple as there are a growing list of companies that can supply a line of private label teas, as the number of companies grow, so to does the difficulty. Though this choice may seem relatively simple as there are a growing list of companies that can supply a line of private label teas. Though this choice may seem relatively simple as there are a growing list of companies that can supply a line of private label teas.

In a rapidly growing tea industry, a variety of companies are looking to expand their product base by adding a line of private label teas.
But now with the rise of Gourmet tea bags, where a high quality loose tea is included in the tea bags, all of the sudden this is a very real, and potentially better option. Though originally the choice was private label loose teas, now many companies are looking to add a line of private label tea bags was far lower than the private label loose teas.
This is where a vast majority of competition is. Either high quality loose teas that are green tea, black tea or oolong tea, or regular tea bags with low quality green tea and black teas in them. For those looking to enter into the tea industry, and have done their research have found that there are a vast number of "standard" teas on the market.

One of the reasons that the market is growing so fast however, is the nearly endless number of possibilities; differentiation. An industry such as tea is rapidly growing, which means the number of competitors is also, rapidly growing; a barrier to entry.
And as non tea drinkers are looking to improve their health, but have been turned away by the bitter taste of green teas, your Private Label Herbal Teas will be their to save them. Also high health benefits of the herbal teas and smooth taste makes them a favorite among tea drinkers as well as chunk of the population, non-tea drinkers. The reason is due to a significantly lower number of competitors and a potentially endless number of herbal blend options.

This is where a high percentage of growth in the tea industry can be found. If a company is interested adding Private Label Loose Teas to their product base, the best option would be to have loose Organic Herbal Teas, and Organic Herbal Tea Blends. But now, we can look at the options.
So if we could mix the two, High quality Loose Tea (either herbal or standard) and the easy use of a tea bag, then this would allow the company to differentiate their product whether using "Standard" teas or unique herbal blends, instead of with loose teas where only the unique herbal blends will allow your Private Label Tea to truly stand out. This is large reason why commercial tea bags have become so popular despite their general low quality. Loose tea takes more time to make, special tea utensils, all of which may not work well in this every day reality. But for any tea drinker, and especially non tea drinker, who lives in the modern day reality of a hustling and bustling business world, loose tea may not be the best option.
And overall, which is best for you ? Which part of the industry do you see fits with not only today's market, but also tomorrow's ? Which part of the industry do you see the most growth and most potential?

This is a very important part of the decision tree when looking to either add a new product to your already established company, or looking to start a company from scratch.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wholesale Tea: A Market of Possibilities

With the rise in the accessibility of "foreign" countries, one seemingly small item has now exploded onto the market; Wholesale Tea. A wide variety of items are available and relatively simple to acquire as the internet provides a gateway to export companies from all nations. As the business world grows, the physical globe shrinks as products from all nations become business opportunities for companies of all sizes.
Before only available to those with contacts in Eastern nations including, China, Japan, India, and Sri Lanka, wholesale tea has now grown to suppliers in African nations, and importers through out the world, as a simple entry of "wholesale tea" in any search engine will provide users with a list of options supplying not only suppliers of Wholesale Tea, but also suppliers of wholesale tea bags, wholesale gift boxes and gift sets containing tea, and a variety of other similar items.
A now global commerce, items such as gourmet tea bags that you will find the tea bags in a store sold under a third company's brand name.
In regards to the tea itself, there are a multitude of tea variations, including Jasmine Green Tea, a slight variation on tradition, Rooibos, perhaps the most popular herbal tea, Lemongrass, one of many relatively new herbal teas to the mainstream industry and a very long list of blends. Now we see a variety of companies creating an even larger number of options in every facet of the wholesale tea market. This is not to say that Wholesale Tea was not available 5 years ago, but the industry has grown far beyond green tea and breakfast tea.

Experimentation with blends and tea bag designs are the current trends in an up and coming business. As you may have noticed, the tea bag market has a full listing of names and an even fuller listing of variations.
Generally containing a low quality tea dust, these bags focus more on price than quality. In the tea bag world, there are few variations with the machine packaged and stapled standard heavily dominating the market.
Though packaging may not be as easy and all practicality aside, the quality is generally higher than the standard as some form of loose tea is included inside and the look is potentially more appealing. Another design that is available is a pyramid shaped bag.
A new method allowing for design flexibility and the inclusion of high quality loose tea, these gourmet tea bags will put up a good fight against the aforementioned variations. Square and Round shaped, hand sewn bags are now starting to make their way to the industry with a few select companies offering both manufacturing and wholesale tea bag distribution. The newest entry to the market is a smooth balance between the two.
With a little creativity and a good manufacturer, any budding entrepreneur looking for an opening, or any currently established business looking to expand, can now step into the Tea bag world. With the many variables available in both tea blend and tea bag manufacturing, wholesale tea is a prime example of how with the growth of communication and transportation, business opportunities are as easy to find as your kitchen cabinet.
David Giusti is the owner of Sabaidi Tea Co., Ltd.,
http://www.Sabaidi.net
You can read more on the company's home page at , a company that manufactures and exports Handmade Gourmet Tea Bags, Gift boxes and other specialties from Thailand.
http://www.Sabaidi.net
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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Why and How You Should Drink Tea if You Get Headaches, Migraines, and Stress...

But when I see these ads, I think Why? Along with weight loss, cancer fighting, and other cellular benefits curing Headaches and Migraines while reducing stress is among the top advertised. Many people have heard and seen the many advertisements about tea and its various cures and benefits.
After drinking tea for a while, including Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Rooibos, Lemongrass, and a wide listing of organic herbal blends, I have found that I don't really know if I am fighting cancer inside my body. But I do know that tea can greatly help me to balance out a stressful time, and help get rid of and prevent headaches.
Simply drinking tea, especially some of the herbal blends specifically mixed for the occasion, can help with headaches, and you will receive all other benefits from the actual tea itself. But only drinking the tea in itself will not allow you to fully maximize all the potential, especially in regards to headaches and migraines. Because not always, but sometimes, drinking tea is about Drinking Tea.
That is when my tradition comes out. But when I have a headache (from stress, sinus headache, caffeine, or many other reasons), just drinking tea isn't always best. I just drink it.

Cup after cup (Thank you, Tea Stand) I drink with no sense of traditional practice, or religious afterthought. I drink tea all day long.
I don't use special pots, or time honored traditions. There is nothing wrong with them, but I rarely have time for that, and growing up in the United States, there are no time honored tea drinking traditions. I always used tea bags (low quality as they were my only option, and didn't know any better).So now, even though I am closer to tradition, I still do not have time for this. My Headache/Stress tea drinking practice takes less than five minutes. Usually, that is all the time I have (which is mostly why I have the headache in the first place).
I begin with the double chamber gourmet tea bag. High quality loose tea, easy to use tea bag, reusable; three of the reasons why. I rough it up a little to make the tea inside spread out, and then I put the bag into my mug. With the tea bag ready I pour steaming hot water over it. A little bit too hot to drink. When the cup is full, I bob the tea bag in and out of the water for a minute or so, and let it site for a minute (maybe, depending on how strong I want the tea, how many times have I used the tea bag already, etc.) When letting the tea bag sit, I wrap the string around the mug handle and anchoring it with the bead at the end. After the tea is ready, I take the tea bag out of the cup, and hang it on my tea stand. With green teas and Oolong teas, this is especially important. If you leave the tea bag in the cup too long it can get very bitter.
Now that my tea is ready ( a process which took maybe two minutes) I am ready to relieve myself from this nagging headache. With the cup still steaming, I cup my hands around the mug and slowly breath in the steam. Slow, deep breathes. I do this three to five times, or until the tea has cooled down a little so that I can begin drinking it. It is still hot, but I won't burn my tongue or lips if I drink it. Then I take small slurping sips. The hot water is important not only for the steam but also for these first few sips. The hot water slows down your drinking, and also helps to clear out your head. After a couple minutes of this I am generally feeling better.
I am sure that all in this hectic world can appreciate 5 minutes where life is slowed down and especially a tradition that is fast, easy, and that really helps to get alleviate life's little inconveniences; headaches, migraines, and stress. Maybe this 5 minute practice is loosely based on tradition, and doesn't sound too complicated, but it helps me.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Bubble Tea - Is It A Drink Or A Dessert?

Perhaps you have heard of bubble tea but if not you will soon. It is growing in popularity as it is a tasty and refreshing combination of a tea drink and a delicious dessert. This beverage can be made in quite a variety of flavors, served either hot or cold. Some of these more popular flavors are peach, mango, passion fruit, chocolate milk, or familiar green. There are many more to choose from but these are the most popular ones.
This is the reason why you could ask the question 'Is this a drink or a dessert?'. You can use an extra sized straw to allow you to savor the tapioca as it melts into your mouth. These balls will sink to the bottom of the drink giving much of the sweet flavor.

These are big balls of chewy tapioca that are responsible for creating the bubbles. One of the things that makes bubble tea unique is that it contains tapioca balls.
If you want to enjoy bubble tea in your home you can purchase kits that include the dried tapioca pearls, various powdered flavors of your choosing, and the larger straws necessary to get the full effect of the pearls. Complete directions for steeping the tea and adding the pearls will be included to make your drink extra special and your tapioca chewy. When you are planning your next family gathering consider buying bubble tea party packs. You will receive enough materials to make around 25 deliciously bubbly beverages. Your family members will be asking you what this sweet drink is and where they can find it.
You can find many types of tea at your local grocery store or on the internet, and many times you can sample several flavors in 'sample packs' before you decide on a favorite. Recently these gourmet tea drinks have made their way into western countries and have taken the place of such drinks as coffee or soda. Specialty teas have historically been a big part of Asian culture and is believed to bring good health and longer lives. These teas originated in Asia and like most teas were brought here by enthusiasts who knew they would make a big splash.
If you enjoy drinking tea you should give bubble tea a try. However, it is not your traditionally flavored tea and may take some getting used to. It has a sweet creamy taste and can make a terrific dessert for your next formal meal. You can break out of the ordinary and make these teas for all your guests.
James McDonald writes for findteaonline.com where you can
find flavored tea products
Read our informative articles for information regarding many tea topics. You can browse samples of many different types of teas as well as tea pots and kettles. for all your needs.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

My Mythical Journey to Gourmet Tea Bags

Though the actual level of increased health benefits may be in question, there are very few who will refute the statement, "It is a good idea to drink tea." Whether it is the cancer fighting abilities, the immune system strengthening, the weight loss assisting, the headache relieving, or any of the other superhero capabilities possessed by this beverage, drinking tea is beneficial to your health.
There is nothing new to that statement. And in regards to other blurbs surrounding the quote, there is a general consensus that teas such as Jasmine Green Tea, and Rooibos tea contains Anti oxidants that help fight dangerous free radicals in our bodies that can cause cancer and prematurely age our skin. And there are standard tea bags on the market, and there is a small selection of gourmet tea bags, that for one reason or another are gourmet.
To find the answer to this, I began walking down the main street of Tea Town, USA. So if all of this is at least somewhat true, then the next question might be, how can I let this information best help me (with as little disruption to my life as possible).
My footsteps were stopped as I enjoyed a cup…Such exotic names, and a mesmerizing color, I remained stunned and unaware. Perhaps only a sailor to these sirens, I listened to their song. I was interested in drinking tea, and the description was intriguing. Upon first arrival, I ran into a couple muses who promised a pretty package and a sweet taste.
Forward, I moved on. Though not completely sure what the future would hold, I was confident it was better than where I was. But as a drought hit, the buzz subsided, and my eyes wandered to the horizon.
I thought I was where I wanted to be, drinking tea (plus the tea bags had a nice smell ). My only knowledge of my location was what was told to me. With my first step, I found myself in darkness.

As I walked in, I kept my eyes open, ready for any ghosts there may be. I could not shake the feeling that there was something missing. Big buildings with even bigger names thoroughly saturating a market. As I continued on, I found I was in a City with a solid infrastructure.
As I slowly moved closer, the darkness began to fade revealing the truths about my surroundings….Nothing but Dust. Onward I pushed. Down a side alley I viewed a small window, allowing in rays from the now rising sun.

I began looking for a light. But as I decided to stay, the weather became stormy, as a harsh and bitter taste was left in my mouth.
Though at first I was not phased by the discovery, the seed was planted as I sat by the window soaking in the light. And as another storm began, the rains soon followed, conceiving the birth of a tree. As this tree quickly grew, the foundation was cracked, exposing the inside to the sun. With the revealing of the light, so to did the site of leaves covering dust… And as I looked at this, I remembered where I was, Tea Town, USA.
This green world of tea, a plateau hidden from time. Finally, I was where I wanted to be. I quickly dusted myself off, and ran for the hills, arriving in a field of green.
All was fine until one day I began to wander and wonder as I a questioned the distance of the fields. I explored down towards the valley, and I started to notice a change in the color as I entered into a small town neighboring my new village.
The Gourmet Tea Bags are easy to use, easy to clean, and most importantly provide an increased level of health benefits… With this Classic looking bag, I had finally found my choice. A Tea Bag that contained the high quality tea I found to be the best. And as I remained, and lived in peace, it was in this small corner of the globe. A mixture of high quality teas of different colors and tastes.

I had found my balance. High quality teas were not just whole green leaves, but also Red Bush teas, and black teas, and aged teas, white teas, floral teas.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Gourmet Coffee and Tea: The Truth

Educating yourself now will save you a lot of money and time in the future. It is important to know what is actually gourmet and what is not. The difference may seem miniscule, but the gourmet coffee or tea you drink will taste completely different. Some may say homegrown, some may say handpicked, some may even say handpicked and hand-grown.

All gourmet coffee and tea share at least one important trait: they both are made from the best product available to better suit their customers.
More importantly, all the variances affect the taste and aroma. A gourmet coffee and tea will vary on many qualities including growing climate and temperature, organic or non-organic, Arabica or Robusta, and all qualities affect the price you pay for your gourmet coffee or tea. Gourmet coffees are an exceptionally prized commodity around the world; gourmet teas are no less sought after.
The coffee and tea farmers go to great lengths to insure that the integrity of their product is intact. Of course, coffee and tea will be not quite so "gourmet". The coffee and tea not cultivated under the proper conditions will be of lesser quality, if not ruined, and will be rendered useless. It is important to realize that all coffees and teas gain attributes according to the location, elevation, temperature, and humidity of the coffee and tea will be not quite so "gourmet".
Of course, the more pleased you are with what the coffee and tea growers give you as an end product, the more loyal you will be towards that product. Whether that variance be in natural product taste and aroma, or specialty coffees and teas that have been roasted or cooked to infuse alternative aromas and tastes, coffee and tea drinkers appreciate the special care. Customers enjoy the variances available in all gourmet coffees and teas.
Experts agree Experts agree that both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Gourmet coffee is also a healthy addition to almost anyone's daily diet.

Of course, these affects are not USDA confirmed, but the millions of people around the world all agree, that tea is healthy! Many gourmet teas actually offer therapeutic reactions to the drinker. Experts agree that both coffee and tea is a thoroughly enriching experience. Experts agree that both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine.

Experts agree that both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Experts agree that both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Experts agree that both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Both coffee and tea has the popular stimulant known as caffeine. Gourmet coffee is also a healthy addition to almost anyone's daily diet.

Of course, these affects are not USDA confirmed, but the millions of people around the world all agree, that tea is healthy! Many gourmet teas actually offer therapeutic reactions to the drinker. Gourmet coffee and tea is a thoroughly enriching experience.
So sit back and enjoy as coffee retailers make a coffee or tea that is perfectly you. Of course coffee and tea manufacturers are going to try to get their cut of the pie by pleasing you. Coffee and tea is quickly becoming one of the largest exports of many countries around the world as caffeine drinkers quickly spend over $20 billion annually for their daily cup of caffeine: $20 billion is nothing to be scoffed at these days. Whatever the occasion, gourmet coffees and teas make an exceptional gift as well.
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