Tag: tea
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Volition Tea
While at the Chicago Tea Festival (Apr 12-13, 2025) I had the pleasure of meeting many new (to me) tea companies. One in particular caught my eye with their distinctive design and commitment to transparency. It was not Annie at the festival but the entire design of the booth was amazing. Annie Xiang is a busy…
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My Tea Connection
On my journey to discover new tea companies, I’ve found I love hearing owners’ personal stories — what inspired them and keeps them going. My Tea Connection opened in October 2024 and, despite a hectic year of tariffs and challenges, they’re thriving. Find your own “tea connection” below! Website: https://www.myteaconnection.com/ Location Headquarters: Company Focus: Most popular…
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Ooika
Thanks to the Global Japanese Tea Association, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with numerous remarkable individuals. One standout is Marc, the owner of Ooika. His dedication to providing exceptional matcha starts long before it reaches his establishment, extending all the way to Japan where he sources traditional matcha. He possesses a wealth of knowledge…
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Matcha Easy
As a fan of matcha and other tea powders this company instantly piqued my interest. They sell not only high grade matcha but also other powdered teas. Furthermore, they don’t try to fit every other powdered tea under matcha as many other companies do incorrectly. Matcha is matcha for many specific reasons and I applaud…
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Himalko Tea
During the January MN Tea Society meeting I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Yadav who helps run Himalko. When he said they were located in Eagan, MN I was flabbergasted. How did I not hear about this amazing company only 20 mins from my own city? He brought three samples along with…
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