A trip I took many years ago was to Florence. I have a bit of a fascination with architecture and wanted to see all the marvelous edifices. One building that really moved me was Il Duomo. How did B...

The last trip that John, our Founder (my father) took, was to Italy with most of his family. A highlight was a trip to the charming island (isola) of Capri. The boat ride there was captivating and ...

When I think of Boston, I think cranberries. The big bogs located south of Boston became a favorite fruit for a New Englander. To give this tea a different spin, I added some natural almond flavors...

All of the lovely blends I've made always lean towards the sweet side: Apricot, Vanilla, & Chocolate Mint. So one day, I decided to do a tea blend with a savory style. It would be more like the...

We are excited to feature our teas named after cities and regions of the world. They have been inspired by these areas. Please enjoy.  This is the window at our shop in SoHo featuring a crazy trave...

Here is the the word from China:  "Now March , at the end of this month , we will pick up tea leaves and make tea . because last winter is more rain and warm , maybe we will make  tea earlier than...

Brigitte & Mike Harney are leading a special trip to London in September. We will see the Dorchester Hotel that serves our teas, Historic Royal Places, lovely gardens, and historic tea sites. I...

Last Saturday, Paul & Mike won the Next Generation Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Here is a picture of some of the family, including young Teagan. She stole the sh...

Ten years ago, Paul Harney had a crazy idea. "Let's join 1% for the Planet." We would give 1% of our sales to environmental organizations, just like his hero Yvon Chouinard (of Patagonia). The ...

It's that time of year when gifts are on the mind! While we've done our best to create gifts that are great for everyone on your list, sometimes you want to create something with a personal touch!...

An early snow storm shows off the Christmas trees' lights. Our White Christmas features hand-picked white tea blended with almonds, vanilla and cardamom, accented by white chamomile flowers. Great ...

We are pleased to share with you our Holiday offerings. We have our special Holiday, White Christmas, and Celebration Teas. Brenda and her elves have created a great selection of gifts. Plus we wil...

Ahhh Hot Cinnamon Spice tastes very nice as the weather cools around here in upstate, NY. John Harney blended this popular tea several decades ago and people have been adoring it ever since.  As he...

Happy Birthday Brigitte

Emeric brings in a Christmas tree for the Holiday catalog photo shoot.

Last weekend, we were up at a Gala for the Columbia Land Conservancy. We have have assisted them, as part of our commitment to 1% for the Planet. It was an honor to be considered a 'Force of Nature...

Tencha is the style of tea that Matcha is ground from. Each May, Japanese green tea processors bid on "Aracha" (partially processed leaves). Sometimes there will be 700 samples or more to bid upon ...

Inspired by an old Beatles picture, we took a picture of Brigitte, Elvira, and Mike up in Weishan in Hunan Province. It is a pleasure to travel with these ladies.

This is an amazing pastry place in Penang Malaysia. Please stop by the next time you are in the area.