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...
We have decided to drop the word Imperial from our tea names. Although, the term is meant to suggest superior quality it has not sat well with me, as the founder of the company. Being born and lived half my...
A winding road ribboning through the rain and mist of monsoons delivered us to Okayti tea estate, one of our newest partners from Darjeeling hills. Located in the picturesque Mirik Valley area, the tea estate is spread over 1600 acres...
