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November Tea Report: 2024 China Exports & US Imports
Data from China Customs and the US Census Bureau (GATS) was recently published regarding China exports and US imports of tea

Tea 2025: What To Watch
Here are a few things that have been on the Firsd Tea radar for the beginning of 2025 and beyond:

October Tea Report: 2024 China Exports & US Imports
Data from the China Customs and the US Census Bureau (GATS) was recently published regarding China exports and US imports of tea

2025 Tea Outlook
As 2024 rounds to a close and 2025 promises change in the geopolitical landscape, here are a few things we

Tea Brew Craft: White + Mango + Kukicha
The lab here at Firsd Tea has developed a few flavor combinations that are on the right track. We invite

September Tea Report: 2024 China Exports & US Imports
Data from the China Customs and the US Census Bureau (GATS) was recently published regarding China exports and US imports of tea

September 2024 Instant Tea Imports
Data from the US Census Bureau (GATS) was recently published regarding US instant tea imports for September 2024. HIGHLIGHTS

Tea Craft Inspiration: Varitage’s Goobalini Season Stout
Varitage Brew Works released Goobalini Season Stout, a pumpkin latte stout conditioned on vanilla, masala chai, and allspice. What is

Tea Safety: Lead In Tea
While lead is a common and abundant element on Earth, it has a history of both safe and unsafe usage.