29
May
By
Chris
Fair Trade labeling in the tea industry doesn’t necessarily carry the same weight that it does in the coffee industry. Fair Trade basically indicates that working conditions for employees are kept fair—wages, environment, living conditions.…
24
May
By
Chris
Whether or not to purchase organic tea is a tricky subject in the world of tea. Just what makes a tea organic?First, the general meaning of the word organic refers to growing a product without…
12
May
By
Chris
Yes, I am a tree hugger. In my world, that’s not a derogatory term. Environmental considerations often drive many of my day to day decisions and behaviors. In my home, my husband Bryan and I…
17
Apr
By
Chris Farishon
We have been on a roll here at the shop with our tea house blends. Experimenting with new flavors every day that create instant demand when sampled. Credit goes to our amazing mix master Kenneth…
02
Apr
By
Chris
I get asked quite frequently what my favorite tea is. Ok, so say we are heading off to shoot a season of Survivor, and I have to choose just one tea to bring with me…
25
Mar
By
Chris
Green tea vs. black tea, ah the dilemma. Does it really have to be one or the other? “I only drink black tea”, a comment I hear very often. Or, it goes the other way…
09
Mar
By
Chris
Scenes from Discover Teas grand opening in Williamsburg, Virginia.
06
Mar
By
Chris
Ok, so it happens. I decided to try a different tea this morning—an Irish Breakfast that is of small granular size. I’m not used to brewing this type of tea, so I figured I’d use…
11
Dec
By
Chris
Is it a green tea day, or a day that I need an extra oomph with some black tea? Each morning I start my day with my tea ritual. Part of that ritual is deciding…
29
Nov
By
Chris
Tea is a morning habit for me which I look forward to with much zeal. I don’t quite feel like the day is started until I focus in on the ritual of making my pot-of-the-day.…
