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October 2012 |
International Tea Cuppers Club The International Tea Cuppers Club connects tea enthusiasts and professionals worldwide through its social media initiatives as well as innovative Cupping Events.The multifaceted website is organized into seven topic specific blog-forums where members share knowledge, concerns, issues, events, news and philanthropic activities.
Cupping events allow 16 members from around the world to receive and simultaneously test samples of exceptional teas from specific production areas. There were 10 different tea estates represented in the Darjeeling competition. Cuppers receive all supplies and samples needed to evaluate the teas and report their comments to the ITCC. Following the event, evaluations from the group are compiled and shared with suppliers.
"Cuppers get a chance to experience a range and quality of teas they would not otherwise experience, often in advance of these teas reaching foreign markets -- and tea producers get valuable feedback useful in meeting consumer preferences. It is a win/win for everyone involved,” says Robertson.
An Assam Second Flush Cupping Event ends in November with Tie Guan Yin featured in January. Robertson plans an event featuring compressed Pu-erhs in February and March with Dragon Well in May.
Members pay a one-time $95 fee to offset operational expenses and enjoy lifetime access to everything on the website. Registration for the November event closes Nov. 18. Visit www.teacuppers.com for complete details and to enroll. For additional information email [email protected] or phone the International Tea Cuppers Club at (630) 886-8060 |