Postcard Teas 

Long-time customer, Joanne, told me about this tea shop. They operate in a unique manner. For walk-in shopping, you can only purchase small quantities of tea (approx 20-50gm*) packaged in a postcard sized box that can be mailed to friends or loved ones, or keep for yourself! [*Larger quantities can be purchased by advanced order.]

 They offer a wide and varied selection, and all of their teas come from small-hold farms (average maximum of 15 acres, and most are 5 or fewer acres), and each of their tea “postcards” tells a brief story of the farm it came from.

They also have a selection of very high-end handcrafted teapots, cups, and gaiwans

They do not offer any wholesale terms, but I really like the way they are supporting small farms/farmers and fostering the art of handcrafted teas. Visit their website. Support small farmers.

I brought back a lemon black for Lori (that she proclaims is “divine”) and a lemon rooibos blend to compare against our ginger citrus (haven’t done a side by side yet). It is probable that I will be placing orders as I get a chance to explore more of what they have (and bring in some of that lemon black, heh heh).

If YOU want to try only 1 or 2 smaller packages of tea – would you like to go in with us for an order – as shipping is free on orders of £150? ….. [feel free to comment on this post – what do you think of this idea?]

How it could work:

First order deadline of 9/15 – If you see something you would like to try, please call Kateri at the shop to pre-pay for your tea. Actual USD amount will depend upon the exchange rate at the time the credit card is processed. (When I made my purchases in the store, USD was 1.3 x the British £ price.)

I will collect 1.2 x the price displayed on their website and we can settle up any differences when you pick up your order. I will email you a copy of whatever receipt or tracking they give me – so you can follow along until it comes in.

Next installment – Last Tea Stop #5 – Chinese Tea Company