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Drinking coffee reduces the risk of liver disease
Go ahead and have that second, third – or even fourth – cup of coffee, it really is good for you! A new large-scale study – consisting of nearly a half million people – has found that coffee lowers the risk of developing chronic liver disease, fatty liver disease, liver cancer, and death from chronic liver disease.
We’ve all heard the infamous warning (especially as children), “Don’t drink any coffee, tea or soda before you go to bed — you won’t be able to sleep.” Of course, this was typically followed by the requisite “if you have a poor night’s sleep you won’t be able to function properly the next day…” But can regular caffeine consumption affect brain structure due to poor sleep?
Celebrating the 2nd International Tea Day
It is hard to believe that a year has passed and tomorrow, we will be celebrating our second International Tea Day. The day itself is to “…promote and foster collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and consumption of tea and raise awareness of its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.” (United Nations)
Re:co Symposium 2021 re-envisions the future of coffee
The Specialty Coffee Association hosts its second straight virtual Re:co Symposium this week.
Consumers show resiliency and adaptability
Euromonitor International’s “Top 10 Global Consumers Trends in 2021” reflect how consumer behaviour has been forever changed as a result of Covid-19.
Why there is no tea futures market
Tea might be the world’s most popular drink, but it does not have its own futures market. Why is that? Saul Bowden reports in this week’s guest blog.
Is microwaving water for tea acceptable?
The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company conducted a survey to conclude how to make the perfect cup of British tea.
Can drinking coffee help your heart?
Drink up! Whether it is a single origin or a blend, a specialty brand or a grocery brand, hot or iced, brewed or espresso, the health benefits surrounding coffee consumption continue to be uncovered.
Was 2020 the year to be forgotten or not to be forgotten?
It is still a bit unfathomable, but we have now all been living in a Covid-19 world for a year! So, has it been a year to be forgotten or not to be forgotten? That is the question Shabnam Weber, president of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, asked at the opening of her state of the industry report during the World Tea Virtual Summit, ‘Strategies for Success,’ which took place 15-16 March.
T&CTJ has a lot planned for our 120th anniversary!
I referenced it in a blog earlier this year but did not really tout that in 2021, we are celebrating Tea & Coffee Trade Journal’s 120th anniversary! It is still hard to imagine reaching such a milestone, but we are extremely proud of this achievement, especially amid the challenging, odd, and unprecedented environment last year and this year. To honour the occasion, we have several exciting – and beneficial to our readers and advertisers – rollouts planned for this year.