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Coming Attractions
Glenburn Tea
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Featured Items
Trick or Tea
Happy Halloween!
Tasty black tea with
black cats and
pumpkins – so good
it’s scary!
Not a Paper Cup!
Double-walled
ceramic mug keeps
tea hot, fingers cool,
and you GREEN.
We will fill it free
the first time or
add a extra tea
sample online
Be our Fan!
Freshly picked June
9th 2009 and
imported directly from
the estate. A second
flush Assam
with many golden tips,
produces a rich
satisfying cup with
a nice malty finish
that will delight
Assam lovers.
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Coming attractions
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 The first phase of the Phoenix Store transformation is complete. New colors and decor just in time to welcome lots of new tea.
Nutalicious is back as rumors of its demise turned out to be false. Joining Nutalicious on the shelves this month are Asian Fusion (green tea blend), Kenya Kaporet (wonderful black tea), Pumpkin Pie (last year’s favorite), Lemon Drop (a newcomer on the green shelf), Pu-Erh Ginger, and Sage Leaf round out the October arrivals.
The special tea of the Month is Trick or Tea - Limited time
Look for Cranberry-Peach (black), Nutcracker Suite, Gingerbread House (rooibos), and Harvest Moon(Green) around the first of November.
Our website’s facelift will also be complete before the next newsletter – we will announce when it is ready.
Tea Word of the Month: Gongfu [gong-foo] –adjective : literally “careful skill” a term used to describe the Chinese style tea ceremony or certain Chinese teas. See also Congou.
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Fresh from the Estate – Glenburn
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 Glenburn estate is located in Darjeeling, India. It is a 1600 acre plantation with breathtaking views over the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range. The estate stretches from an elevation of 3700 ft all the way down to the sandy banks of two snow-fed Himalayan rivers.
At Glenburn in Darjeeling, where the higher altitude provides the necessary “stress” to the tea plants, giving the tea its characteristic flavor, the succulent leaves result in a very attractive tea with a purplish bloom and a sprinkling of silvery tips.
The estate is family operated in its 5th generation by the Prakash family, also known as the ”Chaiwala family” (tea planters). Originally started by a Scottish tea company in 1859, the Prakash family has now been cultivating magnificent teas for over 150 years.
Kerstin and I had the pleasure to meet Husna Prakash at the 2009 World Tea Expo – Read more on our blog
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We need you!
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 People always get ask: “How’s it going?” “How’s business?” “How can I help?”. There are several ways -
This month – anyone who writes a review, becomes a fan, or follows us on Twitter will be eligible to win one of three $25 gift Cards. Thank you for all of your support.
In January, we also intend to use our space to host talks or presentations on topics of interest to the communities surrounding us. We have had suggestions so far for: child care options, sustainable agriculture, ways to be green among others. Ideas? Send them to info@souvia.com
We would also like to connect with people who are interested in performing tea-room-suitable music on Fridays from about 4-6pm – We pay in tea 
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Thanks for reading this month.
We hope to see you in the stores but if not, remember we ship everyday, locally and nationwide!
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