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A Toast to Tea
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Take your teatime to another level with the very best brews around. From local companies to British classics, traditional flavors to innovative blends, organic loose leaf to compostable tea bags, what’s your perfect cup of tea?
Take your teatime to another level with the very best brews around. From local companies to British classics, traditional flavors to innovative blends, organic loose leaf to compostable tea bags, what’s your perfect cup of tea?
The Republic of Tea: Based locally in Novato, California, The Republic of Tea emphasizes a “sip by sip” lifestyle rather than a “gulp by gulp” existence. Along with being a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, they also develop products to support causes like Action Against Hunger and the Whole Planet Foundation. They craft an array of delicious flavors with 36–50 tea bags per tin so you can keep sipping all your favorites!
Fancy a cup? Try their Beautifying Botanicals collection or Biodynamic Hibiscus Tea.
Taylors of Harrogate: If you want a classic British specialty tea, start with Taylors of Harrogate. Crafting outstanding teas since 1886, this family business based in Harrogate, England creates blends so good, they earned the Royal Warrant as an official supplier to the Prince of Wales! They’re also a founding member of the Ethical Tea Partnership and work with organizations like the Rainforest Alliance to ensure a positive long-term impact.
Fancy a cup? Try their English Breakfast Tea, Scottish Breakfast Tea or Green Tea with Jasmine.
Five Mountains: Founded by a former monk and based locally in the Bay Area, Five Mountains is dedicated to offering the best heirloom, organic and Fair Trade teas available, with a focus on health, sustainability and responsibility. They source their tea from antique tea arbors and created the first 100% biodegradable and home-compostable loose leaf tea packaging so you can enjoy some of the finest teas in the world while taking care of it.
Fancy a cup? Try their Pacific Peppermint, Nile Valley Chamomile or Genmaicha.
Tea & Trumpets: Love loose leaf? Drop by our Bulk Department to explore a variety of outstanding teas, including organic loose leaf tea from Tea & Trumpets, a local company based out of Santa Rosa. Stock up on your favorites or have fun mixing your own tea blend!
Fancy a cup? Try their Organic Chocolate Indulgence, Organic Jasmine Rose or Organic Earl Grey.
Sola Bee Honey: Along with classic accoutrements like milk, sugar and lemon, you can also sweeten your tea with honey! This local honey is sustainably harvested by a second generation family of beekeepers on a solar-powered farm in Woodland, California.
Teapots & Mugs: Complete the experience with RSVP Teapots, BIA Mugs and Utensils and other lovely tea setting essentials from our General Merchandise Department!
Want to host a proper tea party? Check out our Traditional Tea Service Tips!
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