Category Archives: Organic

Organic and GMO’s

By Anupa | Published: December 11, 2010

Two questions came in last week from our customers (one retail, one wholesale) on whether our Organic teas were free of GMO’s.  This bears explanation.  GMO stands for genetically modified organism and if a product carries the USDA organic seal, it is free of GMOs.  There is a heated debate over GMOs with many parts [...]

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October on-line Tea Sales

By Anupa | Published: October 3, 2010

Our teas on sale this month online are a great collection – something for everyone.  The crisp cool air of Fall inspired us for our image of the teas as well as the colors and taste.  Here’s what we chose: Genmaicha – Japanese Bancha green, popped corn, roasted rice kernels – nutty! North Point – [...]

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1st Feedback on 2010 Makaibari 2nd flush

By Anupa | Published: August 21, 2010

We have customers who eagerly wait for each new flush.  Here’s our first feedback received a few minutes ago via e-mail: Everything arrived in great order and the new 2nd Flush is wonderful.  Always such a joy to taste a new tea and revive the taste buds.  Thanks!!   ~ Walter It’s true.  You get used [...]

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Makaibari 2010 Silver Tips

By Anupa | Published: August 18, 2010

This is just beautiful!  Makaibari 2010 Silver Tips with a gorgeous leaf style, variegated colors, long curl to the leaf – really nice.  And the cup is smooth, mellow and with a sweet finish that catches you off-guard.  Not a bit of astringency.  We cupped it yesterday at 2 minutes, water slightly under boiling and [...]

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Organic Still Going Strong

By Anupa | Published: June 12, 2010

Organic product sales grew by 5.3% overall in 2009 to $26.6 billion.  $24.8 billion of that was organic food.  Total food sales grew by only 1.6% in 2009 so the organic category showed a healthy growth and trend.  According to the Organic Trade Association’s 2010 Organic Industry Survey, consumers made other cuts before they gave up [...]

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