Pursuing Our North Star
By Raj Vable, 1 comment
After opening the Kumaon factory, we decided it was time to refine our mission & vision. Discover the creative process behind our guiding words: joy, partnership, and balance.
Young Mountain Tea Tales: Our Blog
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Assam Tea’s Twisted History
By Raj Vable, 2 comments
Assam is India’s oldest tea region and the world's most prolific. Its dark colonial past upended the global tea trade, at one time catapulting India into the spot of top tea producer globally.
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Cultivating Kumaon
By Raj Vable, 2 comments
Learn how our connection with tea growers in a remote part of northern India is helping to ensure that the region’s turbulent history of colonialism and politics results in a...
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How to Make Tea Simple Syrup
By Mitra Nite, 1 comment
Learn how to easily turn premium loose-leaf tea into a unique and flavorful syrup to elevate ice cream sundaes, cocktails, and more!
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How to Support Tea Farmers
By Raj Vable
Nepal Tea has established The Farmer's Emergency Fund to provide support for the tea workers during the pandemic. All proceeds donated will benefit the farmers!
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How COVID-19 Impacts Growers
By Raj Vable
Find out how COVID-19 has affected India and Nepal, the lives of our tea farmer partners, and the first spring harvests for our organic loose-leaf teas.
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An interview with Northwest Tea Fest
By Ingrid Remak
At one point, the Northwest Tea Fest was the only tea festival in the United States. That was more than 10 years ago when specialty tea was just gaining public...
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The Total Tea Man: An interview with Nigel Melican
By Ingrid Remak, 1 comment
With 38 years of experience, Nigel Melican is one of the most accomplished tea professionals. With expertise in both the science and agricultural aspects of tea making to the technicalities of...
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The Future of Tea: A Lecture By Nigel Melican
By Ingrid Remak, 3 comments
“In 2050, will there be Tea?” was the question being posed. Over 40 people had gathered at Tea Source’s warehouse on Father’s Day to hear guest lecturer Nigel Melican speak...
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India Tea Tour: A Tea Traveler's Personal Reflections
By Ingrid Remak
In early April, Young Mountain Tea and International Tea Importers (ITI) put together the first ever India Tea Tour – a comprehensive experiential learning trip designed for tea professionals. Taking a deeper dive into the Indian...
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