This year has certainly been a ride! Global shipping and consumer behavior have never been more unpredictable. But there is one thing we surely know: tea makes a great gift! With this in mind, and the widely held prediction that there will be shortages and much higher prices of consumer goods, make this an opportune holiday season for tea gift sales.

Several clients have already asked if they should order early and stock up a bit. In a normal year, I would easily say “yes, stock up in September/October,” because a vendor's ability to replenish tea blends in peak season or to stay on time with order turnaround can be affected by volume. In this very hectic time, consider that holiday season will be even more so. In short, we strongly suggest to order early and order in volume if you can. We can take back unopened holiday teas in their original packaging by the end of this year, so it makes sense to get stock levels boosted on your end as soon as possible.

Over the next month or two, we anticipate more teas and ingredients arriving that will also take up our production team’s time in order to get our offering more fully replenished. Watch for blends that contain chamomile and lemongrass to return soon. Matcha and other Japan teas are expected to be back before the holidays. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding that we are doing our very best to get us all back in stock as fully as possible.

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Remember to stock up NOW and make the most of the busy season! When other retailers run out of goods, you will have the best gifts in town! Tea is good health and good cheer!