I’ve been waiting for a long-time to start drinking REPUBLIC’s glass bottled iced teas. A while back my wife went to purchase some for me, but the site noted a fire at their bottling location was preventing them from shipping the tea. I’m glad they’re back-up and operating. I ordered 4 bottles with free shipping.
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It’s off to the zoo with the family. To charge-up before the trip, my wife made cinnamon scones and Assam tea. She’s the best!
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When is tea time? As long as the clock ticks and the earth spins, it’s tea time - marTEA
I can’t believe it’s been nearly two years since I started my journey into the world of tea. I’ve met some great people along the way, and I’ve been able to experience a lot of excellent teas and tea related products. I’ve been to two World Tea Expos, and my blogs are linked on some very popular sites. When I started marTEA.com, my focus was simply to challenge myself to learn more about a fascinating beverage - tea. I’ve developed a passion for “the leaf” that transcends a tea hobby. For those of you new to my blog my name is Marty - pleasure to meet you. The name “marTEA” (Marty) just fit. My goals for the next two years will be to continue reviewing and promoting tea products. In addition, I want to travel the world and learn in a hands-on environment how tea is farmed, plucked, processed, auctioned, packaged, shipped, etc. Ultimately, I’d like to use my passion and knowledge for tea to better the quality of living for those in need with a focused effort on taking care of our planet. I have a lot of questions, and I’m ready to search for the answers. I hope you continue to join me along the way.
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-Just got back from the beach. It was good to get away for a few days.
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Most of you already knew that tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world - that includes all teas. Water is the obvious number one. With over 300 plus exhibitors and thousands of attendees, the logistics of water becomes an issue. Watching the staffers of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center push around hundreds of five gallon containers of water wore me out - just watching. As someone that goes to many trade shows for multiple industries (and used to work for a Resort and Conference Center), I guess I just pick up on the details. I can remember the days of wondering how we were going to fill six hundred water glasses and iced tea glasses without the ice melting before the guests arrive. It’s a lot of work. The World Tea Expo, the exhibitors, and the staff do an excellent job for all of us. I’m sure there are always problems, but to most of us the event seems well-coordinated and well-executed. The attendance and feedback from everyone seems to reinforce my observation.
The World Tea Expo is such a great event for exhibitors to interact with their current and potential clients. I’ve met so many wonderful people along my journey into the industry because of the show. I do my best with marTEA.com to help the Internet shoppers, tea rooms, and general consumers link to all of their great products.
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Marketing, gimmicks, and samples are not what I remember most when I leave the World Tea Expo. To me, it’s all about the tea. From the people that farm it, the owners that manage it, the businesses that sell it, the people that prepare it, and the relationships created by the tea experience - that’s what I remember about the World Tea Expo.
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It’s that time of the year… I received my credentials a couple of days ago. I can’t wait! Last year I was overwhelmed with the whole experience. I just sort of bounced around without a clear agenda. This year, I feel like I’ll have more of a clue now that I know what to expect.
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
When: May 30 - June 1, 2008
See you at the show!
marTEA
