As usual, June turned into August faster than anyone could imagine. It has been a cool 90 degrees in Nashville this week and we are looking forward to the Fall on many levels-- September marks the beginning of the Fall and the beginning of tea drinking season.
We have a lot of really exciting news to share and a lot to look forward to this Fall.
EVENTS- We will be at the Herb Society of Americas Nashville Chapters Herb Day at Cheekwood Botanical Hall September 25th. Asheville's Organic Fest September 11~
PR-From a PR perspective, we will be in Pilates Style and Southern Living magazines in the coming months. We also are being considered for Holiday Gift guides and feature stories by a number of other fantastic publications. I will keep you posted with more details here. Also, we have a number of partnerships in the gift/ gourmet arena-- lots in the works and more details to come soon.
SALES- We are shipping our first lot of teas to West Elm in a few weeks- we are excited to be their first food product ever and to be available in 35 stores across the US. Look for our teas throughout the Fall and Winter there. Our sales in South region Whole Foods continue to grow and we have picked up a number of new retailers throughout the US from our participation at the Fancy Food show in NYC last June. Our website is being updated with all of our new fine gift and gourmet retailers as we speak, so again, stay tuned.
Showing posts with label In the Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In the Press. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Anderson Green Events loves our tea!
..."I was raised by parents of English decent, which means that I like Tea. Ok, I love Tea, there I said it. I drink tea every morning and afternoon, so I like to think that on some level, I am a tea-authority, so I was thrilled to come across Partners Tea Co at the National Stationery Show yesterday.
Partners Tea Co. is a fair trade, organic, tea company owned and operated by women. They have six blends of tea leaves for sale and believe me I tell you, these tea's are top notch. They have a lovely and inviting fragrance and the loveliest of tastes. I sampled the Love Blend which really was one of the best tea's I've ever had. No joke. The packaging is beautiful, the tea sachets were so simple yet sweet and the best part: they have recipes to make cocktails out of their blends. Genius for a bridal shower, you can make Love-tini's out of the Love blend! They have recipes for many tea-tini's and tea-toddy's that sound really yummy.
These tea's also make amazing gifts or favors for your showers or wedding or if you've got a friend who loves tea {maybe a part of a bridesmaid gift?}.
And I am really impressed that the company is giving back 1% to Kiva and the Central Asia Institute.
Check them out and order some tea, I promise its so good, you may not go back to coffee! "
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
New CFO, New Puppy, New Apron!
Don't let the apron fool you-- this lady is a management maven. As the chairwoman of Edison Automation, Inc., she profitably managed the $16 million Inc 500 award winning company through 316% growth! Look out, Lipton! With a BS in International Trade and Finance and an MBA from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management, she is especially good at developing operational systems and infrastructure and working with a diverse range of people. That is thanks to her endless optimism and positive spirit!
She's still having a bit of culture shock though, having moved from the mostly male automation industry to...tea. Imagine trading your hardhat in for a pretty green apron and your industrial warehouse for a sunny porch! We think it s a good fit and are happy to have a new mascot in Cayenne as well!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Style Blueprint
Style Blueprint is a Nashville lifestyle blog with an impressive list of followers. You can check out what they have to say about all things design, fashion, lifestyle related. We were so thankful to have them review our teas and excited about how well received they were (review below). Thank you Liza!
Partner's Tea Co. produces tea that is good to drink all year round. But with names like Love, Sweet Friend Blend and Goodnight Kiss, this tea might be the perfect addition to a Valentine's Day routine.
I grew up drinking tea with regularity. Blame it on my family's pride of arriving on American soil in the year 1634. Yes, we're that type: the type that actually knows the day our ancestors hit this continent. The type that keeps up family records and bestows upon our children names that have been engraved in silver and etched on tombstones for hundreds of years. Hit the Eastern Shore of MD and see how many old grave sites have Mary Eliza (my christened name). Cool to some, creepy to others. The fun part of all this history, was the time spent over tea, as that is what has been done in my family since tea became mainstream in England, which was around the mid 17th century. We all drank it the English way: cream and honey or sugar. Sugar cubes have slowly been replaced by blue and pink packets. The choices always included Earl Grey. I did not become a fan of the iced variety until I moved to Nashville when I was 17. Now, I love it all. But, I just found a tea that eclipses all teas I have ever had - bold words to be sure, considering the background I just gave you!
I am completely thrilled to write today about Partner's Tea Co. You may have heard of them since they did win Best Tea in the 2009 Nashville Scene poll. I had heard of Partners but I was cruising along pretty happy with my Yogi teas. Then, a little gift appeared on my front porch a couple weeks ago with a note "Share this tea with Mary Blake (my oldest daughter, now 11) on her birthday and enjoy!" Well, we did and I was stunned- really, I'm not hyperbolizing here, STUNNED at how good my first taste of Goodnight Kiss was. You can flavor with honey and cream, but I love it straight up. Replace that late afternoon glass of wine with some Goodnight Kiss and see if you are not similarly relaxed while feeling more at peace.
Partner's Tea Company is a local Nashville company owned by Sarah Scarborough. The teas are organic and Fair Trade Teas. Sarah has been working since 2001 with various Fair Trade tea companies all over the globe. In fact, she set up Scarborough Fair in 2004 and this company is now the largest Fair Trade company in New Zealand and Australia, producing coffee, tea and chocolate. I know, she's very impressive, isn't she? Sarah is introducing tea to the States in a way where flavors shine, and ethics are held high. A cup of tea helps your own health and nourishment while also supporting the health and nourishment of communities across the ocean in need. I love win-win's. She also gives 1% of every purchase to organizations empowering women through education. I mean, really, can this story get any better? YES - if you add drinking tea to your daily life! To read more about how impressive Sarah is, and why we all should care about Fair Trade, click here.
Isn't it great when a nice company is also the one producing the best? We think so too.
You can purchase your tea locally at Bread & Company, Davis Kidd, The Produce Place, Social Graces, Whole Foods and more. Check out the website for a complete listing of locations and tea offerings.
And for our East Coast readers (we know you exist!), order online. You need it with your 40+ inches of snow.
Love with a Good Night Kiss. Off to brew some more. Let's hope 375 years from now that these teas are still available and that my family traditions will include Partner's Tea Company.
Tea Recipes:
Ok- I hear some of you still thinking that you can't give up that evening cocktail. How about this: 1 cup Goodnight Kiss, brewed + 2 ounces Baileys Irish Creme Liqueur. Yummmmm.
Want to make a special love potion #9 for Valentines Day? (or a bridal shower, wedding or anniversary!) Here's how:
Love tea-tini
Partner's Tea Co. produces tea that is good to drink all year round. But with names like Love, Sweet Friend Blend and Goodnight Kiss, this tea might be the perfect addition to a Valentine's Day routine.
I grew up drinking tea with regularity. Blame it on my family's pride of arriving on American soil in the year 1634. Yes, we're that type: the type that actually knows the day our ancestors hit this continent. The type that keeps up family records and bestows upon our children names that have been engraved in silver and etched on tombstones for hundreds of years. Hit the Eastern Shore of MD and see how many old grave sites have Mary Eliza (my christened name). Cool to some, creepy to others. The fun part of all this history, was the time spent over tea, as that is what has been done in my family since tea became mainstream in England, which was around the mid 17th century. We all drank it the English way: cream and honey or sugar. Sugar cubes have slowly been replaced by blue and pink packets. The choices always included Earl Grey. I did not become a fan of the iced variety until I moved to Nashville when I was 17. Now, I love it all. But, I just found a tea that eclipses all teas I have ever had - bold words to be sure, considering the background I just gave you!
Tea picking from a Fair Trade tea estate in North India.
Partner's Tea Company is a local Nashville company owned by Sarah Scarborough. The teas are organic and Fair Trade Teas. Sarah has been working since 2001 with various Fair Trade tea companies all over the globe. In fact, she set up Scarborough Fair in 2004 and this company is now the largest Fair Trade company in New Zealand and Australia, producing coffee, tea and chocolate. I know, she's very impressive, isn't she? Sarah is introducing tea to the States in a way where flavors shine, and ethics are held high. A cup of tea helps your own health and nourishment while also supporting the health and nourishment of communities across the ocean in need. I love win-win's. She also gives 1% of every purchase to organizations empowering women through education. I mean, really, can this story get any better? YES - if you add drinking tea to your daily life! To read more about how impressive Sarah is, and why we all should care about Fair Trade, click here.
Partner's Tea Co founder Sarah Scarborough
Isn't it great when a nice company is also the one producing the best? We think so too.
You can purchase your tea locally at Bread & Company, Davis Kidd, The Produce Place, Social Graces, Whole Foods and more. Check out the website for a complete listing of locations and tea offerings.
And for our East Coast readers (we know you exist!), order online. You need it with your 40+ inches of snow.
Love with a Good Night Kiss. Off to brew some more. Let's hope 375 years from now that these teas are still available and that my family traditions will include Partner's Tea Company.
Tea Recipes:
Ok- I hear some of you still thinking that you can't give up that evening cocktail. How about this: 1 cup Goodnight Kiss, brewed + 2 ounces Baileys Irish Creme Liqueur. Yummmmm.
Want to make a special love potion #9 for Valentines Day? (or a bridal shower, wedding or anniversary!) Here's how:
Love tea-tini
- 2 parts Love tea, brewed and iced
- 1 part fresh pomegranate juice
- 1 part organic vodka
- .5 parts Thatchers Organic Artisan Liqueurs Blood Orange Liqueur (or Cointreau or White Creme de Cacao)
- Shake with ice and sere with a piece of chocolate.
- Rim glass with cacao powder, if desired.
You might also like:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Victoria Magazine
For centuries, women have gained health and wisdom by engaging their senses and sharing their discoveries. Through the founding of her Nashville, Tennessee-based fair trade teas business, Partners Tea Company, Sarah Scarborough has pursued the art of tea making with a variety of herb blends from around the world.
She mixes South African rooibos, an herb she says, 'preserves the youth and gladdens the heart', with raspberries, hibiscus, lemongrass and ginger or her signature "Sweet Friend Blend", created to promote health in pregnant and nursing mothers. Because Sarah believes that empowering women is the key to alleviating global poverty, her company pays women of developing nations a better price for their herbs, while bringing tea lovers peace of mind, spirit and body.
Her interest in tea developed through her lifelong passion for travel, which enabled her to observe farming practices throughout the world. This, in turn, has inspired her work in the field of sustainability for the last sixteen years. "When I was a little girl growing up at my grandparents' summer house in Finland, we lived off the land" she recalls. "Everything there seemed to be in balance and to me it all made sense." For Sarah, creating and selling Fair Trade tea is a way of achieving balance between rich and poor, farmer and earth, and producer and consumer.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Best Tea in Nashville- Partners Tea Compay
From the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville, 2009
Best Tea-
Partners Tea Co. (partnerstea.com) After years of exploring the tea routes firsthand, globetrotter Sarah Scarborough turned her passion for travel into a fair-trade company that promotes women in the tea trade around the world. Drawing on sources from across Africa and Asia, Scarborough and business partner Jodi Banks create and market a line of organic tea blends with poetic titles such as Zelda, Sweet Friend and Popeye. Flavored with earthy hints of rose, cocoa, mint, vanilla and jasmine, the teas are a steaming indulgence on a cool day—or keep an eye out for one of Partners' tea-tini gatherings, where Scarborough trades the teapot for the cocktail shaker, making signature drinks with tea, vodka, gin and other liquors. Talk about adding new spirit to a tea party. Available at Frothy Monkey, Caldwell Collection, Cupcake Collection and Bread & Co., among other stores, Partners Teas cost about $10 per tin of 12 biodegradable sachets" -Carrington Fox
Photo- L to R Sarah Scarborough and Jodi Banks with tins of Partners Tea Company's teas
Best Tea-
Partners Tea Co. (partnerstea.com) After years of exploring the tea routes firsthand, globetrotter Sarah Scarborough turned her passion for travel into a fair-trade company that promotes women in the tea trade around the world. Drawing on sources from across Africa and Asia, Scarborough and business partner Jodi Banks create and market a line of organic tea blends with poetic titles such as Zelda, Sweet Friend and Popeye. Flavored with earthy hints of rose, cocoa, mint, vanilla and jasmine, the teas are a steaming indulgence on a cool day—or keep an eye out for one of Partners' tea-tini gatherings, where Scarborough trades the teapot for the cocktail shaker, making signature drinks with tea, vodka, gin and other liquors. Talk about adding new spirit to a tea party. Available at Frothy Monkey, Caldwell Collection, Cupcake Collection and Bread & Co., among other stores, Partners Teas cost about $10 per tin of 12 biodegradable sachets" -Carrington Fox
Photo- L to R Sarah Scarborough and Jodi Banks with tins of Partners Tea Company's teas
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
