Questions from Walker Tea Review

I’ve received a few questions about my background and history in tea from Jason Walker at Walker Tea Review.

What is your background/history in tea?

I stumbled upon tea by accident actually, growing up I was only exposed to the limited tea bag variety found on the grocery store shelves. While a student and a new father. I started drinking large amounts of bean juice (coffee). In my search for a healthier alternative to my newly found coffee addiction, and a pick me up drink that wouldn’t give me jitters and leave me pacing the room at 2 in the morning. I found tea…

Tell me more about your support of organic agriculture and sustainable business.

Our focus is on finding and promoting teas from farms that use sustainable practices. We buy organically grown teas when possible, often from family farms, small estates, and organic tea producers. Some of our berries and fruits are from small organic farms local to our Western North Carolina location. We feel the less environmental footprint we can make will help to protect future generations and our natural ecosystem.