And... I get paid for this???

And... I get paid for this???

It has been a few months since we last communicated with our fan base of tea drinkers. We would like to take this opportunity to update everyone on what has been happening over that time. We have added a few blends to our menu that you may find quite delightful for your tea inventory!

Which brings me to the headline.... And I get paid for this???

When we begin the process to add a luxury blend, it requires research to associate flavors with the geographical area that we will be utilizing as our blend name. For instance, naming our Orcas Island Luxury Blend was inspired by stories I heard that my grandmother, back in the early 1900s, traveled to Orcas Island to work in the strawberry industry. The Marshall Strawberry was being grown on the island and was found to be a variety that was small, sweet, firm and shipped well. The Marshall Strawberry is still today being grown on Orcas Island. It seemed appropriate to use the strawberry Ceylon black tea and blend with white chocolate to make a perfect smooth, delicious tea. Hence, Orcas Island Luxury Blend is added to our San Juan Island's collection.

Adding our Pacific Northwest Breakfast Blend was inspired by listening to our customers. When the rain is coming down, the wind is howling and it seems that the light of day is short lived, having this strong, smooth delicious black tea can help conquer your day! Our breakfast blend is a South African Assam black tea, characteristically a strong, robust tea leaf.

Like a hike in the Cascade mountains, our Cascade Chai has quickly become a fan favorite. A Rooibos base with a chai recipe blend from India, this blend is delicious, healthy and supports what is important to the human spirit...piece (peace) of mind and vitality!

Finally, it is part of our duty to taste test any new blend before it becomes available. Not a bad gig! Work, Work, Work!