World Tea Expo 2025

Step out of the Camellia Sinensis world to learn about other botanical supply chains.
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.

Takeways:
What are the key drivers of quality when producing botanical ingredients
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