Vol 29 No. 3 Holliston, Massachusetts Summer 2020 Quarterly Spring Harvest in Darjeeling The most anticipated time of the year is upon us – the first flush season in Darjeeling, India. The season usually begins in mid-February when the earth starts to warm up after the plants’ winter dormancy. The newly sprouting tea leaves are packed with stored nutrients and plucked by hand in the traditional way – two leaves and a bud. Batch sizes are limited and their quality is unparalleled. First flush teas are sometimes referred to as “sunshine in a cup,” with a flavor that is delicate and smooth yet so full of brightness. The fresh and slightly floral aroma is enthralling. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 50. Copyright © 2020 Upton Tea Imports. Page 2 Summer 2020 Quarterly Summer 2020 Quarterly Page 3 NOTEWORTHY... TABLE OF CONTENTS A dozen new teas have been introduced A Note to our Valued Customers .................................3 May 12, 2020 in this issue of our newsletter, including Current Tea Offerings the very first harvest of the first flush Africa...................................................................... 26 A Note to our Valued Customers: season at Tindharia Estate in Darjeeling. Ceylon (Sri Lanka) ................................................ 30 The first flush Darjeeling season is a China .......................................................................16 The staff at Upton Tea Imports sends out our heartfelt wishes to all of our Valued Customers for highly anticipated event every year here Colombia ................................................................32 your good health and wellness during these unprecedented and challenging times. at Upton Tea Imports, and we are proud Premium Decaffeinated ......................................45 to continue our tradition of introducing Earl Grey ............................................................... 39 Our purpose is to enrich our Valued Customers’ lives, by providing the world’s finest loose leaf the first harvest with this outstanding Formosa (Taiwan) ................................................ 24 teas and tisanes. We truly appreciate your care and concern with your many phone calls and new selection. It may be found in The Great Fruit and Flavored Tea ....................................... 42 e-mails. Thank you also for your support of our business, and we are keeping our commitment to you, by continuing to source new premium loose leaf teas and tisanes for your enjoyment. Tea Race Collection (page 29). As always, India ..........................................................................7 new teas will be posted to our website, Japan .......................................................................34 As is our tradition here at Upton Tea Imports, we are the first U.S. tea company to offer a www.uptontea.com, as they arrive. Korea, Indonesia & Vietnam ..............................27 2020 first flush Darjeeling. Selected by our tea experts from the hundreds of lots we sample Additional new Darjeeling offerings include Nepal .......................................................................15 each season, our first selection this year is from the Tindharia Estate (TD127, page 8). We a premium green tea from the Arya Estate Season’s Pick Teas ................................................52 expedited this premium tea via airfreight so that you may enjoy this very limited quantity, as well as three flavorful second flush Summer Favorites ............................................... 46 special reserve tea, regarded by many as the ultimate tea experience. teas (page 11). We’ve expanded our Assam tea The Great Tea Race Collection.......................... 28 collection with the addition of selections from Tisanes and Infusions ..........................................47 As the weather starts to warm in many parts of the country, it is a good opportunity to try some the Lukwah, Seajuli and Duflating Estates Traditional Blends ................................................38 of our naturally flavored teas. We have 40 selections to choose from and they are delicious both (page 12). The ever popular Temi Estate offers Noteworthy ......................................................................2 iced and hot. This selection of teas begins on page 42. a new tea (page 14) with a rich, fruity cup, a Order Form .....................................................................55 comparable alternative to a second flush Organic Certification .....................................................5 You may have noticed that we have changed the label on the teas you have most recently Darjeeling. A premium, silver-tipped tea from Packaging Options ..........................................................6 received. This new premium label provides more space for easier legibility and personalization. the Mist Valley Estate in eastern Nepal brings Tea Accessories and Teaware a lively cup with notes of honey and dried fruit Tea Ceremony Accessories ..................................34 We are committed to caring for your safety and your enjoyment of every tea and herbal blend (page 15). Our Season’s Pick collection expands Tea Cups ...................................................................5 we carry. May you always feel comfort and satisfaction while drinking a warming cup of our with the addition of a China Pai Mu Tan white Teapots, Kettles and Pitchers ....................4, 5, 54 premium loose leaf teas and tisanes. Thank you for your continued support and business. tea, a velvety smooth cup with pronounced Spring Harvest in Darjeeling ..............................50 honey notes. We recommend sampling these Chatsford Teapot Warranty ..........................................4 Happy Tea Drinking… wonderful new teas! Overall Satisfaction Guarantee ....................................5 The Staff at Upton Tea Imports ORDER ONLINE, BY MAIL, FAX, PHONE OR E-MAIL A fax can usually be sent for less than the price of a stamp! Orders are typically shipped the next business day. Refer to the order form on page 55 for details and hours of operation. Karen Mia Jesus Nicole Bev Upton Tea Imports Customer Service Phone Orders.....................................(800) 234-8327 Call our Tea Consultants for personal Other Business...................................(508) 474-6840 assistance in selecting your teas. They are Fax Orders..........................................(508) 429-0918 available Monday through Friday from [email protected] Steve Laurie Ana Stef John 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.UPTONTEA.COM UPTON TEA QUARTERLY is published four times annually. Subscription is free to Valued Customers of Upton Tea Imports. Maria Rebecca Dominique Copyright © 2020 Upton Tea Imports. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. (800) 234-8327 ❖ www.uptontea.com (800) 234-8327 ❖ www.uptontea.com Page 4 Summer 2020 Quarterly Summer 2020 Quarterly Page 5 We have one simple goal: To be your source of fine teas for many years. UPTON TEA IMPORTS To that end, we strive to ensure that every experience with Upton Tea Imports CHATSFORD TEAPOT (6-CUP) is 100% to your satisfaction. After many requests from our customers, we OVERALL SATISFACTION GUARANTEE are pleased to offer this latest version of the All of our teas come with a complete customer satisfaction guarantee. If you are not Chatsford Teapot. This 6-cup (36 oz.) size is pleased with a tea for any reason, kindly let us know within 30 days of receiving your made exclusively for us in the USA by Hall order. If we made an error in fulfilling your order, we will correct it immediately. China and the Homer Laughlin China Company. If the tea is not what you expected, you may return the unused portion within 30 This food-service quality, fully-vitrified days and we will issue a credit for the purchase price of the tea. With over 400 teas ceramic pot is designed to be durable and will on our extensive list, we know that not every tea will be pleasing to every palate. provide many cups of enjoyment. Chatsford To avoid unnecessary disappointment, we suggest that you try a sample size first if teapots provide a convenient way to prepare you are unfamiliar with one of our teas. loose leaf tea quickly and easily. Fitted with a convenient tab for effortless removal, the ample polypropylene and mesh infuser UPTON TEA IMPORTS ORGANIC CERTIFICATION basket allows full infusion of the leaves. A Upton Tea Imports is certified by Baystate Organic Certifiers as a handler and small “lip,” located above the spout, is there repacker of organic teas. Under the guidelines of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), we only label teas as organic if they are NOP certified. to assist with the pour. A standard 6-cup red strainer basket (BPA free) is included AP36W Bright White $64.75 with every teapot. Each teapot comes with a 30-day warranty. Please note that this teapot We invite you to visit our website, www.uptontea.com, to see our complete line of accessory items. should never be placed directly on a heat source. Available in white only. GLASS TEAPOT WITH STAINLESS STEEL LID & INFUSER UPTON TEA IMPORTS CHATSFORD TEAPOT (20-OUNCE) These handcrafted, borosilicate glass teapots come with a stainless steel lid and infuser basket. A removable