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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

Chai: India's National Drink

Chai: India's National Drink

Inspired by a chai break in the tea gardens of Kumaon, we wanted to dig into the ubiquitous beverage’s origins. Discover how this aromatic concoction of spices, sweetened Assam black tea, and milk got so popular on India's roadsides.

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Top 11 Books About Tea

Top 11 Books About Tea
Fill your cup and your bookshelf with our must-read list for tea lovers. Explore topics including tea's history, cultural significance and traditions, tasting tips, and more from a range of expert authors. Continue reading

A Farmer-Owned Tea Factory

A Farmer-Owned Tea Factory
By partnering with women farmers in the Indian Himalayas, we’re working to launch a community-owned tea factory. Learn why this new model of tea production in India matters to Kumaon farmers and their families. Continue reading