Good news from India is that the caddy spoon shipment is now on its way, and fingers crossed I'll have some solid news on the First Flushes next week. The gardens who had picked and processed some tea before the lockdown have apparently produced some good teas, which will be on their way soon. Though they didn't produce as much as normal, so the prices are likely to be higher and the supply very limited. Teas produced since the gardens where reopened is said to be very poor, with a few gardens ... continue reading...

Labels and ink are in and I have been busy getting teas back on the shelves. Back in stock are Assam Panitola, Assam Halmari, Bancha. Temple of Heaven, Rhubarb Spritzer, Darjeeling Okatyi and Second Flush Margaret's Hope, and Elderberries.The lockdown in India was extended until the 1st June, so spoons and First Flush Darjeelings are still stuck. I am told that the quality of the pre- lockdown teas is good, anything made after lockdown is not good. This is likely (along with the fall in GBP to ... continue reading...

More tea has arrived but I have run out of ink and labels so can't pack any of it up. Hoping they will be here early next week and I can get on with tea packing. India is due to come out of lockdown next week. Assuming that goes ahead the spoons will be on their way and hopefully some First Flush Darjeeling! ... continue reading...

Lots back in stock this week: Darjeeling Okayti AutumnalDarjeeling First Flush Margaret's Hope (2019)Darjeeling First Flush Sourenee (2019)Special Aged Pu ErhWinterdreamMao JianFormosa Dong Ding OolongBai Mu DanAssam MoranCeylon KenilworthRooibos Creme BruleeKenya KaimosiMore next week! ... continue reading...

Back in stock:Nothing But Tea breakfast blendKeemunSpecial Aged Pu ErhRwanda Rukeri OP blackGunpowderJasmine Phoenix EyesTea InfusersThis week we had some issues with sourcing pouches, though they have now arrived along with several more shipments of tea for packing up next week. First FlushesStill no definitive news. Very much mixed messages depending on who you talk to. I have though managed to get a little bit more of the 2019 of the Sourenee and Margaret's Hope. Which should be here next ... continue reading...