News Post: Weekend tasting in NYC, Tea & Weight Loss
Thursday is News, History & Culture Day
Welcome to the first news post here on Tea-Guy. Every week you’ll get a healthy dose of interesting news and tidbits or a note about tea history or cultural insights.
- Fang Tea is having a tasting in New York City this weekend. You should go if you’ll be in the area!
- According to World Tea News, Science Direct has published a study indicatinga possible link between green tea and weight loss. While I believe all weight loss should be combined with a well balanced diet and exercise, a little green tea couldn’t hurt.
- Indulge Tea is a new online tea store based in Virginia.
- The Examiner has an interesting collection of recycling options for tea.
Here are the Winners of this year’s World Tea Championships
Hot Tea Class
Assam: 1st Place, Assam Ditchu by Teas Etc.; 2nd Place, Assam Marangi by TeaGschwendner USA; 3rd Place, Satrupa SFTGFOP1 by Qtrade Teas & Herbs
Black
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General: 1st Place, Zhenghe Golden Monkey (Special) by PeLi Teas; 2nd Place, #510 Golden Monkey (Fujian) by SpecialTeas Inc.; 3rd Place, New Vithanakande Classic by Qtrade Teas & Herbs
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Blended/ Flavored: 1st Place, Pineapple Mango by TeaGschwendner USA; 2nd Place, Pangaea Extra Special by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Lemongrass Black by Rishi Tea
Breakfast Blend: 1st Place, Organic/ Fair Trade China Breakfast by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Smooth Breakfast by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, English Breakfast by TeaGschwendner USA
Ceylon: 1st Place, Ceylon OP1 by Teas Etc.; 2nd Place, New Vithanakande FBOPF Extra Special by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, Ceylon Uva Highlands by TeaGschwendner USA
Chai: 1st Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Masala Chai by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Sewpur Assam (Organic) Masala Chai by Chamong; 3rd Place, Indian Chai by TeaGschwendner USA
Darjeeling: 1st Place, Jungpana Choice by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 2nd Place, Darjeeling Risheehat 2nd Flush SFTGFOP1 by TeaGschwendner USA; 3rd Place, Darjeeling Lingia 1st Flush SFTGFOP1 TeaGschwendner USA
Dragonwell: 1st Place, Dragon Well Qingming by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Dragon Well Mingqian by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Spring Dragonwell by Qtrade Teas & Herbs
Earl Grey: 1st Place, Earl Grey No 69 by TeaGschwendner USA; 2nd Place, Earl Grey Grand by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Earl Grey Supreme by Rishi Tea
Green
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Blended/ Flavored: 1st Place, Sencha Yuzu by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Goji/Blueberry/Pomegranate by Dethlefsen & Balk; 3rd Place, Genmai Cha by Sugimoto USA, Inc (SA Japanese Green Tea)
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Dry-Fired: 1st Place (Tie), Wuyang Chunyu by Qtrade Teas & Herbs and Ilrohyang of Sulloc Premium Tea by Amorepacific Corporation; 3rd Place, Zhejiang Green Needle Tea by PeLi Teas
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Steamed: 1st Place, Yame Hon-Gyokuro by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 2nd Place, GyoKuro by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Organic Kukicha by Rishi Tea
Herbal
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1st Place, Tartary Buckwheat by Puripan Inc.; 2nd Place, Organic/ Wild Schisandra Berry by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Mulberry Leaf by Puripan Inc.
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Blended/ Flavored: 1st Place, Organic Cinnamon Plum by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Summer Romance by TeaGschwendner USA; 3rd Place, Organic Unity by Rishi Tea
Jasmine: 1st Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Jasmine Green Tea by Rishi Tea
Keemun: 1st Place, Sechrna by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 2nd Place, Keemun Hao Ya by PeLi Teas; 3rd Place, Keemun Needle by PeLi Teas
Matcha: 1st Place, Matcha Rishi by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Ceremonial Matcha by AIYA America Inc.; 3rd Place, Matcha Supreme by AOI Tea Company
Oolong
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Blended/ Flavored: 1st Place, Lychee Green Oolong by Naivetea; 2nd Place, Plum Oolong by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, Plum Oolong by Rishi Tea
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Dark, Medium Oxidized: 1st Place, Fenghuang Dancong (Super) by PeLi Teas; 2nd Place, Formosa Superior Choice by TeaGschwendner USA; 3rd Place, Fenghuang Dancong (Special) by PeLi Teas
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Green, Lightly Oxidized: 1st Place, Jade Oolong (Golden Leaf Selections) by Barnes & Watson Fine Teas; 2nd Place, Ti Quan Yin (Super) by PeLi Teas; 3rd Place, Jade Oolong by Rishi Tea
Puer: 1st Place, Puer Tea (Special) by PeLi Teas; 2nd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Puer Classic by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Ancient Puer Palace by Rishi Tea
Sencha: 1st Place, Sencha Spirit by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 2nd Place, Sencha Superior Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Organic Sencha by Rishi Tea
Treasure, Flowering: 1st Place, L.T. Grade A Collection by Tea Beyond; 2nd Place, Royal Lily by Fujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd; 3rd Place, China Yin Zhen Flowering by TeaGschwendner USA
White
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Any category: 1st Place, Organic Silver Needle by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Organic Silver Needle by Two Hills Tea Ltd.; 3rd Place, Silver Needle by Fujian Guang Fu Tea Co., Ltd
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Blended/ Flavored: 1st Place, Organic Silver Needle Jasmine by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Organic Silver Needle Osthmanthus by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Island Dreams by Qtrade Teas & Herbs
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Yunnan: 1st Place, Dian Hong (Special) by PeLi Teas; 2nd Place, Golden Monkey Organic by Teas Etc.; 3rd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Yunnan Golden Buds by Rishi Tea
Iced Tea Class
READY TO DRINK (RTD)
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Best Packaging: 1st Place, KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet by KimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea
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Black, Flavored: 1st Place, MarketSpice Signature Blend by MarketSpice; 2nd Place, Pomegranate Splash by MarketSpice; 3rd Place, TEAS’ TEA Naturally Sweet-Citrus Black by ITO EN
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Black, Unflavored: 1st Place, Anteadote Organic Black Teaby Adagio Teas; 2nd Place, Just Tea – Black (Manufactured by ITO EN), by Wegmans
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Green, Flavored: 1st Place, Jasmine Green Tea by ITO EN; 2nd Place, Just Tea – Green Jasmine (Manufactured by ITO EN), by Wegmans
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Green, Sweetened: 1st Place, Tazo Organic Iced Green by Tazo Tea; 2nd Place, KimBees Lemon-Raspberry Gourmet by KimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea; 3rd Place, KimBees Almond Gourmet Sweet by KimBees Gourmet Sweet Tea
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Green, Unflavored: 1st Place, Oi Ocha Dark by ITO EN; 2nd Place, Just Tea – Green (Manufactured by ITO EN) by Wegmans; 3rd Place, La Crème 100% Organic Unsweetened Green Tea by La Crème Coffee & Tea
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Oolong, Unflavored: 1st Place, Oolong Shot by Ito En; 2nd Place, Just Tea – Oolong (Manufactured by ITO EN) by Wegmans; 3rd Place, Anteadote Organic Oolong Tea by Adagio Teas
FREESTYLE
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Tea: 1st Place, Iron Buddha and the Flower by Barnes & Watson Fine Teas; 2nd Place, Black Tea Pre-Mix by AIYA America Inc.
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Best Presentation: 1st Place, Tea in a Jar – Aloe Vera by Puripan Inc.
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Herbal: 1st Place, Tea In A Jar – Aloe Vera by Puripan Inc.; 2nd Place, Rosa de Jamaica by Qtrade Teas & Herbs; 3rd Place, Tea In A Jar – Ginger by Puripan Inc.
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Herbal, Flavored: 1st Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Tropical Crimson by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Organic Berry White Iced Tea by Sungarden Specialty Tea; 3rd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Blueberry Red by Rishi Tea
FOODSERVICE
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Best Value: 1st Place, Walters Bay Black Iced Tea by Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates
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Black, Flavored:1st Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Summer Lemon by Rishi Tea; 2nd Place, Passion Fruit Jasmine Art of Tea; 3rd Place, Porganic Maple Caramel Iced Tea byShangri La Tea Company
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Black, Unflavored: 1st Place, Natural Organic Black Iced Tea by Shangri La Tea Company; 2nd Place, 100% Nilgiri Ice Tea Blend by International Tea Importers; 3rd Place, Walters Bay Black Iced Tea by Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates
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Green, Flavored: 1st Place (Tie), Organic Ambrosia Green Iced Tea by Shangri La Tea Company and Organic Serene Green Citrus Iced Tea by Sungarden Specialty Tea; 2nd Place, Organic/ Fair Trade Citron Green by Rishi Tea; 3rd Place, Walters Bay Mint Green Iced Tea by Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates
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Green, Unflavored: 1st Place, Natural Organic Green Iced Tea by Shangri La Tea Company; 2nd Place, Liquid Jade by Art of Tea, LLC; 3rd Place, Walters Bay Green Iced Tea by Walters Bay Bogawantalawa Estates
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