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  • Google Wallet available - Happy Earth Tea
    April 10, 2015

    Google Wallet available

    We are happy to announce that Google Wallet has been added to our online payment options. Customers already registered with Google Wallet can now go through the checkout process without having to enter credit card details. Just click on "Buy With Google" button. We hope this will add to your shopping convenience. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

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  • Steve Smith - Darjeeling's Darling - Happy Earth Tea
    March 24, 2015

    Steve Smith - Darjeeling's Darling

    Photo of Steve Smith, founder of Stash, Tazo and Smith Teamaker courtesy of wsj.com

    We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing away of Steve Smith, the founder of Stash, Tazo and finally Smith Teamaker. Smith shared a special relationship with Darjeeling, and his death is going to be mourned by many there.

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  • Darjeeling First Flush 2015 Update - Happy Earth Tea
    March 11, 2015

    Darjeeling First Flush 2015 Update

    The start of Darjeeling First Flush 2015 plucking. At Maharani division of Margaret's Hope Tea Estate.

    Darjeeling first flush 2015 production is off to a slow start. The weather once again is proving to be a challenge; thankfully, it does not seem as bad as last year. Rainfall has been lower than average for the months of January and February, and the temperatures are hovering below normal for the period.

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  • Happy Holidays! - Happy Earth Tea
    December 26, 2014

    Happy Holidays!

    With grateful hearts we wish you and your family all the joy, beauty and peace of the season from our snow clad Rochester, NY. Hannukah Sameach! Merry Christmas! Joyous Kwanzaa! Or, whatever brings cheer to your heart!Have a great New...

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  • Darjeeling First Flush 2014 Report - Happy Earth Tea
    April 17, 2014

    Darjeeling First Flush 2014 Report

    Photo of woman in Darjeeling

    Weather continues to challenge tea folks in Darjeeling. Even as the first flush production moves into its final week, reports estimate the shortfall this year to be from 30% - 50% compared to last year's.

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  • HET Featured in Rochester Post Magazine - Happy Earth Tea
    November 11, 2013

    HET Featured in Rochester Post Magazine

    We are honored to be featured in the current issue of Rochester Post. It's a brilliant magazine with a lush layout and well written stories of people that live in this town and region of Western NY. Grab your free...

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  • October 22, 2013

    A shout out for HET by City Newspaper!

    "Confession time! At last month's gut-busting Festival of Food, there was one vendor I visited twice, and that was Happy Earth Tea, the thoughtful infusions of owner/operator Niraj Lama helping to both warm and soothe on a long, brisk night of indulgence
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