New ProjectsNew Projects We’re excited about a few new projects we have in the works. First off, TeaMan and I updated our marketing plan for 2012 and one of our goals was to expand into Wellness Teas. We wanted to consult with an expert in herbs and come up with a new line of products. In the past few months, we have had several people ask for different types of wellness teas such as milk thistle, red clover, yerba mate (which we have) and white teas (which we also have currently). We’ve connected with a local herbalist who has a successful herbal business-making tinctures and teas. She’s going to consult with us to help us develop this line. Those products should be available in our store by June 1st. Another very cool project is also something we’ve been talking about for a while. I will be hosting an Afternoon Tea Party at the Ansorge Hotel in Curlew, Wa at the Artist’s Affair. The Ansorge is a turn-of-the-century historical hotel and the dining room and kitchen are furnished in authentic antiques from that period of time. I will have tea, scones, china cups and saucers and tea for sale. Now looking for a Victorian outfit of some kind, and maybe something for my son who I will try and persuade to assist me. Patience and planning does have a point….I get frustrated because I would like to keep moving the business forward but as many of you know, businesses are very time-intensive and things can move slowly. We’re excited about these new projects. On another note, we brought in “Mom” tea envelopes, a card for mom with a gift of a teabag enclosed-just $1.00 each. We’re hosting tea and scones this Saturday and also having a sale on all organic and fair trade teas, in honor of Earth Day. Changes are in the air, as we say good-bye to the business that was next to ours-and the business owner who helped us so much get started. I have to remember that change can be good…..and tea is good for you.

We’re excited about a few new projects we have in the works. First off, TeaMan and I updated our marketing plan for 2012 and one of our goals was to expand into Wellness Teas. We wanted to consult with an expert in herbs and come up with a new line of products. In the past few months, we have had several people ask for different types of wellness teas such as milk thistle, red clover, yerba mate (which we have) and white teas (which we also have currently). We’ve connected with a local herbalist who has a successful herbal business-making tinctures and teas. She’s going to consult with us to help us develop this line. Those products should be available in our store by June 1st. Another very cool project is also something we’ve been talking about for a while. I will be hosting an Afternoon Tea Party at the Ansorge Hotel in Curlew, Wa at the Artist’s Affair. The Ansorge is a turn-of-the-century historical hotel and the dining room and kitchen are furnished in authentic antiques from that period of time. I will have tea, scones, china cups and saucers and tea for sale. Now looking for a Victorian outfit of some kind, and maybe something for my son who I will try and persuade to assist me. Patience and planning does have a point….I get frustrated because I would like to keep moving the business forward but as many of you know, businesses are very time-intensive and things can move slowly. We’re excited about these new projects. On another note, we brought in “Mom” tea envelopes, a card for mom with a gift of a teabag enclosed-just $1.00 each. We’re hosting tea and scones this Saturday and also having a sale on all organic and fair trade teas, in honor of Earth Day. Changes are in the air, as we say good-bye to the business that was next to ours-and the business owner who helped us so much get started. I have to remember that change can be good…..and tea is good for you.