Happy Earth Tea Blog
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Happy Earth Tea is inspired by the idea of sharing the profound simplicity, art, health and wisdom contained within a cup of tea. We are a family run business where every detail matters. We care about your health and the environment. Our goal is to offer quality and the freshest Organic teas from around the world to the discerning customers.
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1M ago
The glorious fall season is upon us. The colors dazzle as the temperature drops and we turn to tea for warmth. We also spend more time indoors and need to bolster our immune systems. Many of our tea and herbal blends contain aromatic spices that have been used traditionally to promote wellness. Modern studies also show promising research on these mighty spices. And importantly, these spices are adaptogens that help our body “adapt” to stress that can adversely impact our health. In fact, Ayurveda medicine has utilized these powerful adaptogens for thousands of years as traditional r ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
3M ago
This summer we received a sample of Himalayan Shiiba from our Nepali partner, Jun Chiyabari tea estate, a tea we had not encountered before. The moment we took our first sip we knew this was a very special tea. We immediately wrote to Lochan-jyu and Bachan-jyu, the owners of Jun Chiyabari, asking them to tell us more about the tea. What we learnt was poignantly beautiful and inspiring as the tea itself. We are publishing the letter from Lochan-jyu as is, so that you can hear the entire story in first person. He also kindly shared with us the pictures that are posted here.
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Happy Earth Tea Blog
5M ago
Our first morning in Japan began with a drive up to the Haruno Mountains in Shizouka Prefecture. It was a perfect blue sky spring day. The narrow road spiraled up into mountains that were wooded and matcha green. Wherever the woods were absent the slopes were carpeted with rows of perfectly manicured tea bushes that gleamed in the sun. The place was a tea paradise!
It was the first week of May. The spring harvest had just begun, and you could hear it. Tea farmers using motorized clippers were harvesting the tea leaves. Very different than from China or India where human tea pickers wade throu ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
7M ago
We're thrilled to announce the arrival of an exceptional new offering at our tea shop—the Darjeeling First Flush from the esteemed Risheehat Tea Estate! This premium organic tea has completely captivated us with its refined elegance and harmonious balance, making it a must-try for any tea lover.
A Season of Challenges and Triumphs
This spring, the Darjeeling tea region faced significant challenges due to near drought conditions, which have led to a decrease in the usual volume of first flush teas. While these adversities have resulted in a increase in price, they have also unexpectedly ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1y ago
We have decided to drop the word Imperial from our tea names. Although, the term is meant to suggest superior quality it has not sat well with me, as the founder of the company. Being born and lived half my life in India, a country that was colonized for nearly 200 years, the term Imperial unfortunately has a seriously negative connotation. Admittedly, the realization has been a bit slow in coming.
The two teas whose names have changed are Himalayan Imperial Black and Earl Grey Imperial. The new names are Himalayan Black and Earl Grey Supreme. Rest assured the tea is the same; there has ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1y ago
A winding road ribboning through the rain and mist of monsoons delivered us to Okayti tea estate, one of our newest partners from Darjeeling hills. Located in the picturesque Mirik Valley area, the tea estate is spread over 1600 acres with elevation ranging from 4000-6200 ft.
It felt like we were entering a massive magical garden. The clouds hung low and shrouded the tops of the green hills that were carpeted by tea bushes and forests. The air smelled green and sweet! Workers wearing bright rain gear were scattered in clumps on the hills as they picked the tea leaves. The houses of work ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1y ago
Here at Happy Earth Tea we are celebrating the arrival of more spring 2023 teas!
After a long period of winter's rest, the tea farms are humming with activity right now. So are we: sampling, ordering, running to the bank to wire funds and chasing down shipping companies to make sure our teas get here in time. Therefore it makes us excited to announce the release of four more spring teas, which includes a Darjeeling first flush from the famed Risheehat tea estate!
Risheehat is situated on one of the steepest elevations among Darjeeling gardens with rich fertile soil and expe ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1y ago
Bring out your finest china for its that time of the year again - the fabulous spring teas or "first flush" have begun to arrive! Couple of green teas from the mountains of China are already here and teas from India, Nepal and Taiwan will follow shortly.
Spring teas are considered special because they are harvested during the first flush of new growth in the tea plant, typically in the months of March, April, and May. The new growth, or "first flush," of the tea plant produces leaves that are tender, delicate, and high in essential oils and other compounds that contribute to their unique fla ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
1y ago
The evening traffic of Colombo constantly morphed the light on Chamikara Pilapitiya's face as he spoke to me from the passenger seat of his car while driving home. We were on a video call. He had recently sent us a fresh and delicious batch of black tea from his family tea factory, New Vithanakande. I wanted to catch up and find out how things were for him and his family right now in Sri Lanka.
Last year the economy of this beautiful island nation imploded. Citizens struggled to buy food, fuel, and medicine due to shortages and inflation that raged around 90%. There were months-long protests ..read more
Happy Earth Tea Blog
2y ago
As the season changes and the weather begins to get cooler, we turn to hot tea to warm the body and soul. We also begin to spend more time indoors, so now is the time to bolster our immune systems. Viruses live longer in colder temperatures and lower humidity, so we tend to get sicker during winter. There is one herbal tea we highly recommend that will help your body fight those nasty germs that make us miserable.
Holy Ginger, a mighty combination of Holy Basil (tulsi), and ginger. Tulsi is native to India and has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is ..read more