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  • The Ceylon Tea

    The Ceylon Tea

    In order to fully appreciate tea, all one has to do is take a sip. And yet, if one wants to really dive into exploring different teas, discovering new terroirs will also become part of discovering new companies. Shihan reached out to me about becoming part of TeaTiff, and after reviewing their website, I was immediately…


  • Northeast Teahouse

    Northeast Teahouse

    This is a shared post for both River & Stone Tea and Northeast Tea House. Since both are lovingly created by Si, we’ve brought them together here to keep things simple and connected. We feel incredibly lucky to be so close to such a special tea house—and to have access to beautifully fresh-milled matcha. If…


  • Volition Tea

    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…


  • My Tea Connection

    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…


  • Himalko Tea

    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…