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The 12th North American Tea Conference – produced by the Tea Association of the U.S.A. Inc. and the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada – took place in Miami at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Oct. 4-6.
Both organizations support initiatives and practices which, together, ensure an optimal economic, social and ecological environment for the tea industry. The two groups noted that each of these pillars is inextricably linked to the economic health of the industry, welfare of its participants, and the maintenance of the environment where tea is grown and consumed.
The event featured numerous speakers, including Gary Hemphill of Beverage Marketing Corporation, Ian Gibbs of International Tea Committee, Jordan Moore of NielsenIQ, and Alison Taylor of Ethical Systems, among others.
During the event, the Gold Medal Tea and Sustainability Awards winners for 2023 were announced. For the Gold Medal Tea awards, more than 70 teas were submitted and tasted by the judging panel. For the Annual Sustainability Awards, the program recognizes the tea industry’s global efforts surrounding the goals of sustainability. Winners for each program include:
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