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First Flush Vs. Second Flush Tea

First Flush Vs. Second Flush Tea
Have you ever looked at different teas and wondered what a first flush tea is? And for that matter, what is second flush tea? Read our blog to discover the differences and similarities between these two iconic Darjeeling tea types. Continue reading

Grow Your Own Tea Plant

Grow Your Own Tea Plant

Growing your own tea plant doesn’t have to be daunting. Get tips for how to make your first foray into planting Camellia sinensis a success with suggested resources for sourcing saplings.

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Why Empowering Farmers Matters

Why Empowering Farmers Matters
India has unbelievable untapped potential in its villages. However, without change, that potential will all leave for the city, and the tea industry may collapse. Find out how and why we’re changing that. Continue reading

A Guide To White Tea

A Guide To White Tea
White tea is not oxidized (meaning broken, bent, or rolled) in any way. And our farm partners take great care when transporting the freshly picked green leaf from field to factory. Learn more about why this tea type is our Founder, Raj's favorite. Continue reading

Tea Bags Vs. Loose-Leaf

Tea Bags Vs. Loose-Leaf
For the first nine years, our company offered only loose-leaf teas. But now, as we close in on a decade under the leaf's influence, find out what led us to add this popular format to our line-up. Hint: Tea bags help tea farmers! Continue reading

2022 Gift Guide For Tea Drinkers

2022 Gift Guide For Tea Drinkers
We’ve scoured the globe in search of the best gifts for tea lovers of all typesfrom newbies to aficionados. Get our top 8 picks (including 3 brand new offerings) for all the tea drinkers on your holiday shopping list! Continue reading

How We Source Our Tea

How We Source Our Tea
Sourcing direct sometimes feels like searching for a “Silver Needle” in the haystack. Read more to uncover our 5 steps to picking the perfect partner so you can steep the perfect cuppa. Continue reading