FORMULATIONS SOURCING MANUFACTURING SPECIALTY LOOSE LEAF Loose leaf teas offer dramatic visuals and aroma, the most complex flavor, and the theater of the brewing process, complete with "the agony of the leaves", all grounded in and springing from the unique terrior that produced the tea. Loose-leaf tea is the widest canvas to showcase the richness of the specialty tea experience. QTrade understands the possibilities and responsibilities of this medium, and ensures that this passion is translated into every consumer's cup. The formulation process begins with the identification of unique teas and complementary botanical ingredients. QTrade's decades in the industry, and deep connections at source, allow it to identify wonderful ingredients, and even, if necessary, specify how they should be processed at the tea gardens. The magic, or art, of the formulation process is the marrying of these ingredients to provide a rich sensory experience that is tailored to meet function, day part, and channel requirements. The formulation process takes into consideration five stages of the consumer experience: Visual. The blend must be beautiful as “dry” or pre-infused tea blend. The blend must be aromatic. The brewing process should also be theatrical as the tea leaves unfurl and release their flavors. The infusion color must be vibrant. The tea must be full of flavor! ICED TEAS PYRAMID SACHETS SINGLE SERVE READY-TO-DRINK TEAS AWARDS QUALITY CASE STUDIES CONTACT Powered by Squarespace

FORMULATIONS SOURCING MANUFACTURING SOURCING: DEEP ROOTS AROUND THE WORLD Sourcing is the heart of the QTrade business. The origins of the company were on a tropical tea garden, founded by an industry veteran with over 50 years of experience. His son, the current CEO, has grown up on a tea garden, and this familiarity with the source is the cornerstone of QTrade's partnership with tea brands. One of QTrade's strengths is its ability to understand the downstream expectations of consumers and translate these into the upstream requirements of the industry. QTrade breathes terroir, and speaks the language of the tea garden, but also has a deep understanding of the North American specialty tea market. Few companies can offer this combination. A truly reliable supply chain QTrade is proud of the depth and width of its sourcing relationships, giving it the ability to: Ensure food safety from the very start of the supply chain Offer a reliable, highly tailored supply-chain relationship with great scalability Allow the identification of truly unique teas and other botanicals QTrade has long-standing relationships with innovative and well-established flavor houses, and can source an array of natural and organic flavors. QTrade offers the unique combination of multi-country garden expertise, and a deep understanding of the North American specialty tea market. ORIGINS ORGANIC SPECIALTY TEAS COMMODITY TEAS HERBS & SPICES SUSTAINABILITY QUALITY CASE STUDIES CONTACT Powered by Squarespace