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  • You Shin

    You Shin

    Not all tea companies have websites. Furthermore, not all farmers have or prefer not to have access to suppliers. Sometimes this is handled through other means. Over the past few months, I have been speaking with Mr. Liao about this company he works with and he was kind enough to send samples. The samples he…


  • Blue Monkey Tea

    Blue Monkey Tea

    Every once in awhile I come across a company that I’ve known for years and realize (embarrassingly) that I have yet to add them to TeaTiff. This company opened in 2002 and has a sumptuous selection of teas and tisanes. Mrs. Harris styles her company in a spunky and unique way that I believe truly…


  • Ancient Leaf Tea

    Ancient Leaf Tea

    You could spend every day of your life enjoying a cup of tea but would you enjoy it more if you knew who harvested it? If you can visit a tea field and tour with the farmer do not hesitate. Behind each leaf is a farmer striving to bring their art to life in a…


  • Tego Tea

    Tego Tea

    As I was sitting out on the converted garage to lanai of our vrbo I received a phone call from an unknown number. Generally, I ignore them assuming spam but I had a good feeling that this was not. On the other end was a soft and warm voice asking if I would interview her…


  • Tea Hawaii & Company

    Tea Hawaii & Company

    While researching tea companies on the Big Island I discovered that you can take tours of their farms. But like any researcher, you can’t just use Google Maps, you also have to search around the web. That is how I found Eva’s place of paradise. Down a bumpy road through lush vegetation you reach a…