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Dilmah: The Values Behind a Market Leader
Single-origin purity, unmatched freshness, and a purpose-driven philosophy have positioned Dilmah as the undisputed leader in the region’s tea service. In the GCC’s competitive hospitality landscape, excellence is measured in details. And few details matter as much as what is served at the table, in the lounge, or in-room—where a simple cup of tea can either feel forgettable or refined. Dilmah has mastered that difference. Today, Dilmah holds an estimated 60% market share in
Matcha Takes a Visible—If Still Niche—Spotlight at World of Coffee Dubai 2026
What World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the region’s leading coffee event, revealed about matcha’s role in GCC beverage culture.
Botanical Infusions Meet Espresso Precision
Wilden Herbal representative explains how their patented product Herbpress is currently the only system that transforms an espresso machine into a professional tool for the instant extraction of pure medical herbs, bringing the precision, speed, and ritual of espresso into the world of tea and botanical infusions as a whole.
Tea pairing at its best: the Saicho experience
Photo by Johnny Stephens We spoke with Charlie and Natalie Winkworth-Smith, founders of Saicho, about the emerging interest in tea pairing in the hospitality industry and the vision of the company for the development of this innovative market segment. T Hospitality: Do you consider yourselves pioneers in the tea–food pairing segment, or was your concept influenced by an existing culture or trend? Charlie & Natalie Winkworth-Smith: We've been dedicated to developing sparkling
Tea Country’s founder on why Georgian tea is looking to the GCC ahead of Gulfood 2026
Mr. Basarion Zalikiani, Founder of Tea Country shared his insights with T Hospitality in anticipation of the company’s participation in Gulfood 2026. T Hospitality: How strategically important is the GCC market for your business today, and how do you see its potential evolving in the coming years? Basarion Zalikiani: When we look at a new partner country, we start with the statistics—but we never stop there. We consider the country’s culture, the political and economic sit
HerbPress wins the Innovation Smart Label Award at HOST Milano
The Smart Label – Host Innovation Award , promoted by Fiera Milano and Host Milano in collaboration with POLI.design and under the patronage of ADI – the Association for Industrial Design, has established itself in just eight editions as a global benchmark for innovation in the hospitality sector. This year, the distinction was once again highlighted through the products recognised across three categories: Smart Label , for products with outstanding innovative features; In
Southeast Asia’s Cafe Boom Creates Unprecedented Opportunities As International Cafe And Beverage Show 2026 Prepares For Largest Edition Yet
Fifth edition introduces tea segment amid surging demand, building on record of over 50% onsite sales conversion from previous show. Kuala Lumpur, 30 March 2026 — As Southeast Asia’s café sector experiences explosive growth, the International Café and Beverage Show (ICBS) returns for its fifth edition from 7-9 May 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, offering brands and suppliers a proven platform to capture their share of one of the region’s fastest-expanding markets
3 days ago
HOST Milano 2025: Where Global Hospitality Innovation Converges
With record-breaking numbers and a renewed global outlook, HOST Milano 2025 once again confirmed its position as one of the world’s leading exhibitions for hospitality, foodservice, and beverage innovation. Held at Fiera Milano, the 2025 edition delivered impressive scale and international reach. According to the official post-show report, the exhibition welcomed 2,235 exhibitors from 57 countries, across 16 halls, attracting 183,000 professional visitors from 156 countries.
Feb 27
From Craze to Category: Bubble Tea’s U.K. Boom & the Future of Western Demand
Taiwanese bubble tea made a splash in the UK, with bubble tea stores popping up in cities and high streets everywhere in the last 14 years. What’s the drink’s secret to success?
Feb 25
Karak Tea: From Gulf Ritual to Global Category
Born in Kuwait, built on authenticity, and scaling through innovation, Karak Tea is redefining how the world experiences the region’s most iconic brew. Karak is not just tea in the GCC—it is identity. Strong, creamy, spiced, and unmistakably bold, it fuels mornings, anchors conversations, and defines roadside café culture across the Gulf. Today, that ritual is no longer confined to traditional teahouses. It has evolved into a fast-growing commercial category—and Karak Tea, bo
Feb 11
Dilmah: The Values Behind a Market Leader
Single-origin purity, unmatched freshness, and a purpose-driven philosophy have positioned Dilmah as the undisputed leader in the region’s tea service. In the GCC’s competitive hospitality landscape, excellence is measured in details. And few details matter as much as what is served at the table, in the lounge, or in-room—where a simple cup of tea can either feel forgettable or refined. Dilmah has mastered that difference. Today, Dilmah holds an estimated 60% market share in
Feb 11
Matcha Shortage: The Japanese Perspective from the Aisles of Gulfood 2026
Much of the conversation around matcha rising prices and limited availability has focused on the GCC, but conversations with Japanese producers at Gulfood 2026 confirmed that the shortage of the product is global and far from resolved. For distributors, retailers, and hospitality operators, the situation underscores the need for transparent sourcing, clear grade differentiation, and realistic menu planning.
Jan 29
Tea at Gulfood Dubai 2026: Presence, Partnerships and Two Venues
The presence of tea products at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai reflected an industry that is both consolidating its core offerings and experimenting with new formats to meet evolving hospitality needs. As operational efficiency, customization, and regional taste adaptation continue to shape purchasing decisions, tea suppliers are clearly positioning themselves not only as product providers, but as long-term partners for the foodservice and hospitality sectors.
Jan 27
Single-Use Plastics Are Out: How UAE Cafés and Tea Operators Are Adapting in 2026
Plastic cups and lids, widely used in coffee and tea retail, may still be visible for a while, but with regulations now active, manufacturers investing heavily in compliant materials, and alternatives becoming easier to source. For operators, especially those reliant on takeaway service, the challenge is balancing performance, compliance, and cost—but with narrowing price gaps and a widening choice of materials.
Jan 25
Matcha Takes a Visible—If Still Niche—Spotlight at World of Coffee Dubai 2026
What World of Coffee Dubai 2026, the region’s leading coffee event, revealed about matcha’s role in GCC beverage culture.
Jan 22
How Tea Venues and Coffee Shops Can Turn 2026 Beverage Trends Into Higher Sales
At the beginning of each year, the industry naturally turns its attention to the trends that will shape the months ahead. At T Hospitality , we have analysed insights from leading experts and fellow journalists covering the global and regional beverage landscape to highlight the developments most relevant to the tea business in the GCC . In 2026, beverage menus across the GCC are shifting from being simple add-ons to becoming a core driver of growth. The trends shaping the
Jan 9
Tea in Qatar: growth, tradition, and a winter-driven surge in demand
Tea culture is flourishing Qatar, with tea shops citing a surge in demand for karak, as well as green and black teas.
Jan 5
Registration is now open for Questex’s World Tea Expo 2026
Questex’s World Tea Expo, the leading B2B event for the global tea industry, announces registration is now open for its 2026 gathering, taking place March 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Celebrating the business of tea and the community that drives it, World Tea Expo remains the premier destination for suppliers, importers, retailers, and beverage professionals from around the world.
Nov 4, 2025
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