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Sustainabili-tea

With the world seeming to fall down all around us we all want to feel some sense of comfort/stability/security – and the familiar cup of tea offers that.

It takes cash flow to keep so many varieties/flavors on hand (nearly 100 earlier this year). Until life changes significantly, we will be cutting back a bit on available tea options. Some flavors/varieties still in stock will be discontinued as we run out of what is currently on hand.

Ones we Know are going away:

Gwy-u-Latte  
Genmaicha 
Hojicha 
Mocha-jicha 
Koala's Feast 
Molly's Berries and Twigs

Others will join our on-going list of “Special Order” status (4-8 oz minimum, depending on the tea:

Ginger Chai (4oz min) 
Golden Halo (4oz min) 
Ginger Peach Oolong (4oz min) 
Purple Lychee (8oz min) 
Indigo Blend (8oz min, 3-4 wk advance notice due to specialty ingredients) 
Mariposa Garden (8oz min)

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Newer flavors that you may not be aware of, plus Summer Seasonals currently IN:

  • Berry Black
  • Earl Grey’s Passion (with passionfruit)
  • Kathmandu Cosmos (lightly spiced, golden tips of tea)
  • Nepali Breakfast (spiced black tea, less bold than Heritage Chai)
  • Thai Chai (coconut & lemongrass)
  • Yaupon Cinnamon/Apricot & Yaupon Coconut/Lavender
  • Spike’s Blend (created last winter for Left Bank Books, slightly smoky and mildly minty green)
  • Buddha’s Blend (spiced white tea blend, in pyramid teabags)
  • Cookie Time (herbal chocolate/mint)
  • Decaf Earl’s Garden
  • Ginger Dream (no caffeine blend, featured in Yoga Week baskets last month)
  • Honey Chai (similar to Rooibos chai, but with Honeybush as the base offering a slightly sweeter natural profile)
  • Mango n Friends (we love this one as a Cream Tea with coconut milk; also makes a great concentrate for salad dressing or simple syrup for summer drinks)
  • Mariposa Garden – naturally sweet and mildly spicy. (We have this Special Order tea on hand right now only because a customer pre-ordered.)
  • Mango n Friends
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About tipping

When we take your order over the phone, we never ask you about adding a tip. When you order and pay online you do have an Option to leave a tip. We do not preset any minimums or ask for it, because we never want you to feel obligated. HOWEVER, so you know, 100% of tips received go directly to Bill.

I have kept Bill’s wages at the same level as when he was working before the shop closed. I was fortunate to receive PPP assistance that helped me to do this, and that extra support is coming to an end. I want Bill to continue to receive a livable wage, but sales are down and it will soon be a challenge for me to pay for more than the hours he works. So, I ask, if you feel it is warranted and can afford to, please tip what you can when you can.  If ordering over the phone, tell us if you want to add a tip to your total. ….. Thank you Much – Kateri

p.s. Since the original post I learned that Square does not provide opportunity to Tip when placing a “Shipping” order. My work around: There is now a “Tipping” item that you can add to your cart, in the quantity and denomination you choose. Your support is Greatly appreciated!

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news you can use

5/21/2020 – City of Maplewood has set up large tents on parking lots around town so you can enjoy great curbside food and drink outside with family and friends.

Our TO GO Drinks are BACK, and Curbside pickups are available Saturdays only starting this weekend – call the shop or order online – Prepay and Pickup! ENJOY!

In spite of revisions to county codes allowing some businesses to start opening – we will not be opening the shop to foot traffic yet, nor will we be vending at the Tower Grove Farmers Market – for your safety and ours. We are still erring on the side of caution.

To make it easier to keep Good Tea in stock – we offer pickup and delivery in addition to shipping throughout the U.S. with Free shipping/delivery for orders $50+ ORDER HERE

Contactless Delivery is Free up to 10 miles from our Maplewood shop w/$50 minimum order. $5 fee=no minimum order. Pickup is available on Tuesday and Friday by arrangement, and Saturday we are open for curbside purchases from 11am-4pm.

Live within 5 miles of our shop? Select “Pickup” for Free Delivery w/$20 minimum order, and add notes about your delivery location.  $5 fee=no minimum order.

For all orders, whatever delivery method, if you are located within 10 mile radius – Bill will call you to confirm delivery/pickup arrangements with you. He is in the shop on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday – and those are our available delivery and pickup days.

AND – if you have a Kuva coffee lover in your household – you can Now add 12oz bags of Kuva and we will ship or deliver along with your tea. We need a 2 day notice to get the coffee.

5/8/2020  Our recent batch of Range Free cinnamon rolls missed out on the ingredient (xanthan gum)                                    that helps the gluten free flours stick together better.... so they are a little crumbly around the edges.....

they still taste Great though…. snag some of this batch at discounted pricing (70c-85c off normal prices) until they are gone … Kateri used some of the non-raisin ones to make a stunning bread pudding [not vegan, but still gluten and nut free, and dairy-free made with oat milk]

——- Gift Cards anyone? —————

NEW – as of 5/8/20 we now have Digital egift cards – since 99% of our transactions are now taking place via shopping on our website – we have finally dipped our toes into ecards (much as we Love our paper gift certificates – they’re pretty hard to spend online – and that was sad for all of our loyal fans far away too).

Check out your options here: https://squareup.com/gift/1Z4JCR2HAKJMR/order

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