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Hello everyone,

The weather is turning around the world; the Northern Hemisphere is getting into the Fall spirit, while the South is slowly seeing the weather get cooler. In India, we have had very erratic rain; some parts have had insufficient rainfall, while some saw multiple floods. I still have a heavy rain alert from the Met Department for the next few days where I live.

For tea enthusiasts worldwide, but especially in the US, the Northwestern Tea Festival is just around the corner. It is going to be held on 26-27 September at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Tickets are $25 and will get you entry to the festival on both days. The festival has a stellar program, discussing everything from zero-proof tea cocktails and P’uers to tea market dynamics and tea garden structuring, along with some history, some art, and some very futuristic discussions. If you are in the area, this festival is not to be missed.

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Yours in tea,

By Dan Bolton

Northwest Tea Festival 2026

The 16th Northwest Tea Festival brings together tea enthusiasts of all skill levels to discover global traditions and modern innovations. Visitors enjoy interactive experiences, meet vendors, and deepen their appreciation…

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Tea quality needs a better business model. Quality, economic viability, social justice, and environmental resilience are interconnected. So, a high-priced tea may not necessarily be a more equitable tea.

Learn more about what ecological economist Pierre William Johnson shares about the structures that define how tea is grown, processed, traded, and valued.

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By Dan Bolton

Why Quality Tea Needs a Better Business Model

We discuss why paying more for quality does not necessarily mean more income for workers or smallholders; how colonial-era plantation systems continue to influence wages and working conditions; why monoculture creates economic as well as environmental risk; and whether producer organization, agroforestry, stronger quality incentives, and shorter value chains can lead to a fairer distribution of value.

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Bhavi Patel, Editor, Tea Journey Magazine
Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is the editor of Tea Journey Magazine and a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.

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Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.