GUESTROOM FURNISHINGS , SPA AND MORE
Neobar automatic minibars from Bartech utilize an energyefficient compressor cooling unit as well as the latest in commercialgrade cooling solutions such as cyclopentane insulation and climatefriendly R600a refrigerant . A space-age eutectic plate mounted in the rear of the unit provides more than 12 hours of cooling without consuming additional electricity once the target temperature has been reached . Bartech , Suresnes , France . bartech . com , info @ my-bartech . com
Personal Spa from Happy Sauna is a concept of small dimensions , ideal for creating a corner to pamper body and soul in guestrooms . Features include the steam bath , chromo therapy , aroma therapy and music therapy . The walls and the bench are made of Corian and Hanex solid surfaces . Happy Sauna , Predazzo , Italy . wellnesstoday . it , marketing @ happysauna . it
What ’ s HOT : TEA
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Demand for High Quality Tea Grows
Ronnefeldt ’ s unique LeafCup ® packaging offers aroma-protected single portions of the hand-plucked leaf tea .
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world behind water . With growth rates exceeding coffee , hotels such as Trump Soho in New York and Sonnenalp in Vail , Colo ., are beginning to see tea ’ s potential . Strong demand is rooted in an increased awareness of tea ’ s health benefits .
Like fine wine , serving high quality tea requires an education . Jan-Berend Holzapfel , owner of premium tea maker Ronnefeldt , is passionate about creating a global tea standard for the world ’ s best hotels and restaurants . At the company ’ s Tea Academy , hoteliers are trained as TeaMasters , similar to a sommelier or barista . “ Knowing the right teas to serve , when , and the proper use of equipment is key to customer satisfaction and profit ,” says Holzapfel .
The Perfect Cup
Travelers seek the perfect cup of tea wherever they go . For a discerning tea drinker , the perfect cup begins with hand-plucked leaf tea harvested from the world ’ s most exclusive tea gardens . Less than a third of all teas are produced using the orthodox method which delivers a multitude of fine aromas , fragrances and flavor .
ANY TIME IS TEA TIME
Food and beverage managers are developing guest activities to revolve around tea concepts to grow revenues around the clock . From in-room breakfasts , conference and wellness breaks to high tea service and gourmet dining ; tea time is a profit opportunity all day , every day .
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