10
Jul
By
Mai-Anh
This post uses identity-first language to refer to disabled people, following guidance to use the phrasing that many people who have lived experience commonly use to refer to themselves as a group. Some members of…
07
Mar
By
Mai-Anh
While we've been through hard times before, 2025 looks like the beginning of one of the hardest yet. Stripping away civil rights, destroying efforts at international goodwill, and tanking the economy is just the start…
28
Nov
By
Mai-Anh
November 28, 2024 In the United States, the weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday and beyond are often big for consumer spending and advertising. This year, jumping into the joy of the winter holiday season…
13
Mar
By
Mai-Anh
[This article was originally written in March 2024, and is updated every year with each year's theme and additional details.] The modern 無我 (Wū Wǒ) tea ceremony from Taiwan has always been close to the…
31
Jan
By
Mai-Anh
Hi tea lovers! It's Mai-Anh. 2021 brought a lot of change to the world, to our communities, and to Discover Teas. As I move forward as a 1-woman show, I know that there are changes…
29
Jul
By
Emily Kamp
It’s with not a little bittersweetness in my heart that I say this, but it is time for me to bid farewell to Discover Teas. A little over six years ago, I joined this team…
12
Jun
By
Mai-Anh & Emily
Happy Loving Day! From June 12th to June 26th, 2020, Discover Teas will be donating 15% of our sales (before shipping and sales tax) to the National Black Justice Coalition, bail funds, and campaigns against…
31
Mar
By
Mai-Anh & Emily
08/10/21 UPDATE: Due to logistics considerations increased COVID numbers and the presence of abnormally virulent COVID strains in Virginia, we have permanently discontinued our order pick-up program for the safety of our customers, the staff…
23
Jul
By
Mai-Anh
More and more people these days are taking a more active role in learning about ways herbs can work in conjunction with their therapies. Many of them ask us about specific herbs that stand out…
27
Sep
By
Emily Kamp
[This is an archived post and some of the information below may no longer reflect Discover Teas' current situation.] Discover Teas has greatly enjoyed the many years of vending at fan conventions such as NekoCon,…
