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.
Even as we await the arrival of Darjeeling First Flush 2015, with folded hands, praying for the weather gods to show kindness upon the harvest of spring, we want to pay tribute and say farewell to our First Flush tea from last year. Today, we drank our last cup of Phoobsering 2014 with a little sadness and much anticipation of what this year's season will bring.
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.
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.
We are delighted to announce the availability of 2014 autumn flush teas from Jun Chiyabari, Nepal. The quality of teas from this certified Organic tea garden continue to amaze us. As the owners of Jun Chiyabari told us, they are putting a lot of energy into producing high quality teas. It clearly shows.
Happy New Year!
As promised here is the first of exciting new things we are unveiling this year - a very special line of oolongs from Taiwan selected by a local Tea Master who we have known for nearly 10 years. Over the years, we've had endless discussions about tea and swapped our favorites teas. And last summer, we had the good fortune of meeting him while on a tea teaching mission to America. He has generously shared his passion and extensive knowledge of oolongs. And now with great excitement, we are proud to offer a very special collection from A Tea Master's Oolong.
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...
One of the main reasons for my recent trip to India was to attend my father's “barsi” - his first death anniversary ceremony. These rituals officially mark the end of the mourning period for the bereaved family, and invoke Chenrizig, the goddess of compassion, for the liberation of all souls.
Dawn breaks over Sukna, a small village in the foothills of Darjeeling. This is where my mother lives. This is where I was born 40 years ago, when elephants used to trundle down the dirt road in front of our house. Times have changed. Now young men walk the dusty lanes transfixed onto their cell phones just like anywhere else in the world.
