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Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Step out of the Camellia Sinensis world to learn about other botanical supply chains.
What are the key differences in growing, harvesting and processing?
How do the supply chains work?
What are the main things to consider when purchasing botanical ingredients for my business?
What are the key drivers of quality when producing botanical ingredients?
The growth in fruit and herbal tea sales has outpaced those of black and green tea in recent years and this trend looks set to continue. Increasing awareness of health benefits and a desire for healthy beverage choices is driving innovation and increasing consumer demand.
Come away from this talk with a broader understanding of the complex supply chains behind individual fruit and herbal tea ingredients before they are used in finished products.
Learn about different production processes for fruit and herbal ingredients versus black and green tea and how they impact quality.
Gain a better understanding of purchasing options for botanical ingredients whether you are a startup, small, medium or large-scale operation.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Enticott

Richard Enticott

President & Owner, Meridian Trading Company
I Joined the Tea Industry in 1991 as a Trainee Tea Taster at Lyons Tetley in London to begin a 5-year apprenticeship toward a career in tea procurement. We would regularly cup up to 1,000 teas per day. Spent 14 months living and working in countries of origin including Malawi, Kenya... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
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