India Audit Cites Regulatory Shortfalls of Tea Board: More than a third of tea smallholders were not registered as of March 2021 | China Tea Exports Decline as Travel Restrictions Ease | Kenya Tea Production is Up, Exports are Down

HEAR THE HEADLINES – India Audit Cites Regulatory Shortfalls of Tea Board: More than a third of tea smallholders were not even registered | China Tea Exports Decline as Travel Restrictions Ease | Kenya Tea Production is Up, Exports are Down | GUESTS – UKTA Director Jennifer Wood and Jo Selman-Smith, a project manager with the UK Tea Academy | FEATURE INTRO – Jennifer Wood, founder of Canton Tea Co., and Jo Selman-Smith, a project manager with the UK Tea Academy who, in 2022, oversaw the launch of The Leafies, join us this week to discuss the academy’s international judging of tea in 12 categories. This year’s competition is open not only to farmers and suppliers but also to tea retailers worldwide. All teas must be received in Scotland by September 18. The Leafies Competition Welcomes Retailers - Entry is now open for the Leafies International Tea Awards, organized by the United Kingdom Tea Academy and in partnership with Fortnum and Mason. The awards are open for entries across the globe. This is Dananjaya Silva, and I sat down with Jennifer Wood and Jo Selman-Smith of the UK Tea Academy to talk about this year’s awards, what’s new, and how to enter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy