Ep 238 | War Costs Rise | China Tariffs Shift | US Tariff Refunds

Ep 238 | War Costs Rise | China Tariffs Shift | US Tariff Refunds

From Tea Biz by Dan Bolton

April 17, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

This episode discusses rising war costs, shifts in China tariffs, US tariff refunds, and the impact of regenerative agriculture on tea quality.

War Costs Mount | China Opens Zero-Tariff Access—But Compliance Decides Who Benefits | US Tariff Refunds Begin April 20: What Tea Importers Need to Do Now | NEWSMAKER – Bernadine Tay, President of the European Speciality Tea Association | PLUS | Specialty tea has long defined quality through craftsmanship, origin, and terroir. These pillars have shaped how producers grow tea, how buyers evaluate it, and how consumers understand value in the cup. But a new layer is emerging—one that shifts attention beneath the surface. As environmental pressures intensify across global agriculture, regenerative farming is entering the tea conversation. Its focus on soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience introduces a deeper question: not just where tea is grown, but how the land itself is managed over time. In this episode, Bernadine Tay, President of the European Speciality Tea Association, explores whether regenerative agriculture will remain a sustainability sidebar—or reshape how quality itself is defined. | Podlink signup: https://pod.link/1549975153 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Dan Bolton

Guest: Bernadine Tay

Topics covered

  • war costs
  • China tariffs
  • US tariff refunds
  • regenerative agriculture
  • tea quality
  • sustainability

Keywords

  • war costs
  • China tariffs
  • US tariffs
  • regenerative agriculture
  • tea quality
  • sustainability
  • environmental pressures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Speciality Tea Association

Places: China, US

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