About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of Middle East instability on tea blending hubs, a refund rush in US trade, and features an interview with Annabel Kalmer on regenerative tea economics.
Middle East Instability Threatens Blending Hubs | A Refund Rush is Underway in US Trade | China’s US Ambassador Praises Tea Harmony NEWSMAKER – Tea Rebellion Founder Annabel Kalmer, and a RegenTea Trustee PLUS | Regenerative Tea Moves from Sustainability Claims to Farm-Level Economics | Tea Rebellion Founder Annabel Kalmar explains how RegenTea is testing whether soil health can translate into measurable return on investment for tea producers. It’s a shift from certification to economics—and one that could redefine how value is created at origin. | 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: Annabel Kalmer
Topics covered
- Middle East instability
- US trade
- tea economics
- soil health
- regenerative tea
- tea diplomacy
Keywords
- tea
- regenerative agriculture
- US trade
- Middle East
- soil health
- tea economics
- Annabel Kalmer
- RegenTea
- Tea Rebellion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RegenTea, Tea Rebellion
Places: China, US
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