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40 STiR coffee and tea | 2023 Issue 1 (February / March) Tea business diploma program online The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India offers a six-month executive diploma program in tea technology and management. The course has 14 modules in disciplines like agronomy, processing, tea chemistry, tasting, total quality management, packaging, and marketing. The institute assists participants in finding industry employment in positions as tasters, plantation managers, R&D manag- ers, and so on. https://bit.ly/3E3YoyZ Coffee in India In a new book published by Bloomsbury, Cherry Red, Cherry Black, author Kavery Nambisa tells how coffee came to India and took root in the culture. India has become the world's sixth largest producer of coffee, and the beverage is gaining popularity, especially among Gen Z urbanites. The book profiles some of the nation's leading coffee players, including Tata Coffee. Among the author's qualifica- tions: she grew up on a coffee plantation. Milk for baristas Meiji, Japan's giant dairy corporation, is producing a premium cow's milk for use in making specialty coffee. Its subsidiary in Thailand has introduced Meiji Ray, said to be easy to froth, producing more milk foam. Billed as "quality milk for quality coffee," the product is claimed to excel in richness, creaminess, and taste balance. https://bit.ly/3Z4EEUj Tonic teas from Germany When Germans reach for a remedy these days, they often opt for a medicinal tea, viewed as healthier, safer, and less costly than prescription drugs. Brands offer mixes of tonic herbs and botanicals to treat ailments like colds, kidney stones, fever, headache, and more. German-drugstore. com, a Berlin-based online retailer, is one of many vendors that offer these teas. https://bit.ly/40R240U Teas of the World competition The Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products, AVPA, is accepting registrations and samples for its sixth annual contest through October 15th. The Paris-based non-profit organization offers prizes in two categories: Camellia sinensis and herbal teas and infusions. AVPA gathers judges from around the world to recognize great teas for their great taste. The awards ceremony will be held in November. Bonne chance! https://en.avpa.fr/thes Bubble tea robotics Adam, a robotic barista and bartender developed by an Austin, Texas-based tech company, served boba tea to guests at CES 2023, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. Richtech Robotics compares its technology favorably to mere humans, noting Adam is "able to make revenue 24/7, no breaks needed," filling cups with micro-precision, and populating your customers' Instagram feeds with viral publicity. Adam is a "win-win solution" having two arms, available for purchase or rent. https://www.richtechrobotics.com/adam STiR Marketplace|Machines|Messages|Merch