“Our stores have always offered the option to smell the tea, and clients really appreciate the opportunity to select their tea sensorially. We are done with the impracticalities of the sit-down visit, but we wanted to capture that special tasting moment and offer the possibility to take it further.” – Kevin Gascoyne, partner Camellia Sinensis, Montreal.
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Origins: Tea Cultivation Takes Root in Oregonās Willamette Valley
Tucked away near Oregonās Willamette River in Salem, is Minto Island Tea Company: a nearly half acre plot of land containing Camellia sinensis var. sinensis bushes. More botanic laboratory than tea farm, itās a 29-year-old science project and the only place in the state of Oregon where tea is being cultivated and sold.
Read MoreEvolution on the Farm
Six years is not a long time to master tea with its centuries of development, so expectations visiting Westholme Tea Farm were not high. But the region’s combination of ideal growing conditions and a sensitive palate produced something worthy of the title: Canada’s First Tea Farm.
Read MoreCelebrating a Tea Party Artifact in Boston
Celebrate tea history and the American colonistsā protest against British rule at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
Read MoreHawaii: the Spirit of Tea is alive
A community of artisanal tea growers has taken root in Hawaii and itās finding success in niche tea markets internationally. For one Chinese-American couple, their new career keeps them connected with their art and their familyās tea heritage.
Read MoreHobbyists Building a Tea Industry
Hawaii is experiencing the birth of a new cottage industry: tea farming. The American state is taking advantage of favourable terroir to build an environmentally sustainable industry. Its development approach is based on research, innovation and cooperation.
Read MoreTeapot High Art: Trenton Teapot Museum
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