31
Aug
By
Chris
People’s experience of tea often goes as far as grabbing a box off the shelf, tearing open a pouch, and dunking a teabag into a mug of hot water. The idea of having loose tea…
03
Aug
By
Chris
Ken and I may seem like the Odd Couple to the outsider, but for us it’s just natural. Ken and I go back nearly 20 years—well, at least in this lifetime—and Discover Teas isn’t the…
13
Jun
By
Chris
You could tell by the owner’s standoffish posture, I stood out like a sore thumb in the shop. I could almost hear his thoughts, “you must be lost; you belong one block down in the…
07
May
By
Kenneth Roberts
Putting for Patriots is an annual fund raising event conducted by the Pirate's Island, Jungle Golf and Pirate's Cove chains of adventure golf courses. We proudly support their efforts in raising funds for three pre-screened…
01
May
By
Chris
"The pest resistant properties of marigold are what make it a good companion plant for most crops, including tea. Marigold produces bioactive compounds that are very effective against plant parasitic nematodes that cause root knot…
16
Apr
By
Chris
Fresh, green, growth, renewal...just some of the things that come to mind with this beautiful season. The freshness of spring brings new growth, brilliant colors, and a giddiness for life that makes us get up…
15
Mar
By
Chris
Other than choosing an herbal, decaffeinated teas are a great option for evening or for those sensitive to caffeine who want to stay away from stimulants, but at the same time yearn for the great…
08
Mar
By
Chris
First Flush is here! The first day of plucking was preceded by an "offering to the tea gods" where Glenburn Manager - Sanjay Sharma and his team performed various rituals to bless the Glenburn community,…
02
Mar
By
Chris
Hard to believe it's been two years already! March 2011 we opened our doors in Williamsburg Virginia and were pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome from the community as well as visitors. It just goes…
