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March 13, 2013

  • Tea Production — Think Big or Think Small?

    To clarify right from the start—no, I’m not entirely serious about this question. When considering whether small-scale tea producers are “better” than large-scale operations, the real answer depends on one key factor: the target market. Different Markets, Different Needs A small-scale producer is unlikely to meet the demands of a large retail chain selling multiple… Continue reading

  • Guayusa Gaining in Popularity and Visibility in the U.S.

    It’s one of the more obscure herbal infusions out there, but guayusa, a mate-esque South American beverage, is gaining in popularity and visibility. A few years ago this blog published an article introducing guayusa and this article about it being part of South American traditions, and since then it has only become more well-known. One company… Continue reading