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No two dads are the same, so this Father’s Day, skip the socks and treat him to a gift that actually suits his vibe.   Go through our Father’s Day gift guide, tailor-made by our team, for every kind of...

At Happy Earth Tea, we believe in the power of good stories and informed communities.That’s why we are proud corporate sponsors of WXXI, Rochester’s local public radio station and a pillar of our cultural and civic landscape. We are more than...

Spring, often regarded as the crown jewel of tea seasons, has once again begun its powerful transformation across the Himalayan foothills, misty Taiwanese highlands, and the storied tea mountains of China. This year, as always, we reached out to our...

To mark the arrival of spring we’re excited to launch the newest addition to our herbal tea collection: Dandelion Vitality Blend – a wellness-forward, caffeine-free herbal tea designed to support your body, mind, and spirit. Crafted with care in our Rochester...

Imagine a palanquin, guarded by a phalanx of soldiers, trekking through the 17th-century Japanese countryside. As the procession passes through villages, guards shout, “Get down! Get down!” and commoners drop to the ground in reverence. Even a powerful feudal lord,...

The glorious fall season is upon us. The colors dazzle as the temperature drops and we turn to tea for warmth. We also spend more time indoors and need to bolster our immune systems. Many of our tea and herbal...

This summer we received a sample of Himalayan Shiiba from our Nepali partner, Jun Chiyabari tea estate, a tea we had not encountered before. The moment we took our first sip we knew this was a very special tea. We...

Our first morning in Japan began with a drive up to the Haruno Mountains in Shizouka Prefecture. It was a perfect blue sky spring day. The narrow road spiraled up into mountains that were wooded and matcha green. Wherever the...

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of an exceptional new offering at our tea shop—the Darjeeling First Flush from the esteemed Risheehat Tea Estate! This premium organic tea has completely captivated us with its refined elegance and harmonious balance, making...