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November 7, 2021

Unravelling Green Mandarin Tou Cha with Family and Friends
Months ago now, I had a small gathering at my home during which we all shared five steeps of the green mandarin tou cha, and I am only just now finally sitting down to write up a little story about the experience. There were three of us tasting (with interjections from two children here are there), so hopefully our observations connect for you in some way.
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October 11, 2021

Enjoy Fall with New Oolong Teas!
What a pleasure to enjoy the above sight with two new oolong teas from Taiwan. The first one is a Dong Ding oolong tea. This highly regarded semi-oxidized and roasted oolong is competition grade and it shows! We drink it gong fu style and through multiple steeps it offers layers of fruity sweetness that turns floral slowly. The roast is perfect - just enough to evoke and sustain a warm coziness in the heart even long after you have finished the tea.
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July 29, 2021

Leaf Tea Bar folds into Happy Earth Tea
You may have noticed that we are no longer using the name Leaf Tea Bar. We are now only Happy Earth Tea. Just to clear up any confusion around our name: Happy Earth Tea has always been the umbrella company...
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July 8, 2021

Expansion of Happy Earth Tea and Grand Opening Celebration
[PRESS RELEASE] Happy Earth Tea is excited to announce the expansion and relocation of their tea shop to 696 South Avenue, just one block south of their previous location in the charming South Wedge neighborhood. “Generous support from our loyal...
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June 27, 2021

Grand Opening Invite!
The big day is finally approaching! Please join us for the Grand Opening Relocation Celebration!

July 10^th – July 17^th

Where: 696 South Avenue (Corner of Gregory & South)

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May 28, 2021

Happy Earth Tea Relocation Update
As the saying goes, light is at the end of the tunnel regarding our relocation! We are in the final construction phase now and things are looking good for a move in June. Not exactly sure about the dates yet, but we will definitely be out of 650 South Avenue because our lease expires at the end of June!!
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May 7, 2021

Darjeeling and Nepal First Flush 2021 are here!
We are delighted to launch our selection of organic Darjeeling first flush 2021 as well as a Nepal first flush from this year. Each of these teas are special and we hope you will enjoy them. The teas are full of fine spring character - peachy, floral, brisk with exquisite aroma and mouthfeel. They will remind you why Darjeeling is often regarded as the champagne of teas.
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April 16, 2021

Spring Teas 2021 Are Rolling In!
The first of our spring teas of 2021 have arrived! Two delightful green teas from China that were manufactured before the Qingming festival, which means they are the very first of this year's crop. These sublime teas are Anji Bai Cha and Long Jing. They were very popular last year and sold out so we're thrilled to have them back in stock.
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March 11, 2021

Tasting 3 Seasons of Darjeeling - First Flush, Second Flush and Autumn Flush
You often hear us talk about the different seasons of Darjeeling tea in terms of First Flush, Second Flush and Autumn Flush. For the uninitiated, these flushes denote the time when tea is plucked and produced: First Flush in spring...
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