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  • Buying Your Teas from a U.S. Vendor vs. Overseas

    While this blog enjoys a global readership, this particular article is aimed at tea customers in the United States. I’ve previously discussed the differences between small, specialized tea vendors and larger, more general retailers. Another important factor to consider is location—specifically, whether your tea vendor is based in the U.S. or overseas. Each option has… Continue reading

  • Restocking for Fall

    Tea Restocking Rituals: How to Refresh Your Tea Collection Whenever I use up the last of a tea tin, it feels like the end of an era. The signs are always there. First, I notice the bottom peeking through. Then I struggle to scoop out a full teaspoon. Finally comes that last reluctant cup—when I… Continue reading

  • Tea Vendors Who Specialize

    There are department store type tea vendors and those who are more of a boutique, specializing in a limited range, type, or style of tea. These tea vendors who specialize are able to really focus on a particular niche market. For you, the devoted tea drinker, finding the right specialist tea vendor can assure you… Continue reading

  • Being a Good Comparison Tea Shopper

    You want to get the best price for the teas you buy but, as every smart comparison tea shopper knows, you also look for quality and service. Smart deals abound — you just have to know what to look for. Basic vs Specialty Teas If you’re in the market for a basic tea, something like… Continue reading

  • Tea and Nature — The “Tea Kettle” Bird

    Tea has influenced the lives of men and women for many centuries. It has brought them together over the kettle of water as it was heating, drawn them into convivial camaraderie as the leaves infused in the gaiwan, teapot, or kyusu, and moistened their laughter with its range of flavors from the bitter, to the… Continue reading