The importance of Good & Proper Tea episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 46 MIN

The importance of Good & Proper Tea

from 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality · host World Coffee Portal

Today we’re diving into the exciting world of tea innovation with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper Tea.Historically a challenging category for coffee operators, tea has seen a real surge in recent years, largely driven by the meteoric rise of matcha and growing consumer demand for wellness and iced formats.In this conversation, we explore the latest trends in tea innovation, from cold brews and concentrates to premium teas like hojicha, maojian and sencha. Emilie also shares why tea should be treated with the same care and storytelling as specialty coffee, and why long-term success depends on transparency and support for producers.Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

Today we’re diving into the exciting world of tea innovation with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper Tea.Historically a challenging category for coffee operators, tea has seen a real surge in recent years, largely driven by the meteoric rise of matcha and growing consumer demand for wellness and iced formats.In this conversation, we explore the latest trends in tea innovation, from cold brews and concentrates to premium teas like hojicha, maojian and sencha. Emilie also shares why tea should be treated with the same care and storytelling as specialty coffee, and why long-term success depends on transparency and support for producers.Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

NOW PLAYING

The importance of Good & Proper Tea

0:00 46:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?

This episode is 46 minutes long.

When was this 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality episode published?

This episode was published on July 10, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Today we’re diving into the exciting world of tea innovation with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper Tea.Historically a challenging category for coffee operators, tea has seen a real surge in recent years, largely driven by the meteoric rise of...

Can I download this 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!