World is an absolute shitshow, but I had an amazing white tea from @rakkasantea.bsky.social tonight. www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Did something tonight I haven't done in a long time: Made green tea. This is Paksong Stardust, grown in the meteoric soil of the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos.

Summer is in full swing and cold brews are popping, but we've got plans for late spring and early fall. Here are two new teas we'll be introducing in the weeks ahead! 🧵

I had not counted on my decision paralysis when getting my first sampler pack from @rakkasantea.bsky.social

White tea is light, flavorful and great for a summer morning or evening. We have six excellent ones from Colombia, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and, now, Rwanda. Available here! www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Wild-grown Georgian black tea is back in stock. Learn about it in the thread below!

Solukhumbu Black! Learn more here: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Stock up this Memorial Day weekend and save 15% on select teas and merch at the link below. Ends Monday! mailchi.mp/dfbacabd8ef2...

Kathmandu Jasmine is back in stock. This is a Himalayan green tea from eastern Nepal blended with jasmine blossoms and orange peel. Kind of an amazing flavor. Available here: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Our friends in Myanmar have been hit hard by renewed fighting and a major March earthquake, but we have a limited quantity of Burmese tea back in stock. They're determined to keep going, and as long as they do, we'll help them distribute. Available here: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

It makes a delicious iced tea - just made some this morning.

Amba Thieves Tea comes from a small, organic farm in Uva, Sri Lanka. The name "Thieves Tea" comes from the days when workers were prohibited by plantation owners from taking tea from the fields — when it was meant to be sold as a luxury item. So they would sneak out raw leaves and make it at home.

Still time to get those Mother's Day orders in!

Mother's Day is two weeks away and tea makes a great gift. Get some ideas here! mailchi.mp/05fb200ff36a...

NEW: An aged, loose-leaf shou pu'er tea that comes from a tea maker in Hà Giang, Vietnam. It's our first loose-leaf shou. The leaves were plucked from ancient, wild-growing trees in 2015, then made into tea that same year. At a decade old, it's the oldest pu'er we've ever carried.

A note on tariffs and your tea

Peace > Tariffs @rakkasantea.bsky.social

Nine Dragons Oolong is an excellent example of Vietnamese tea artisanship. Plucked from wild, 300-year-old trees in Sơn La, then traditionally balled, it comes to us about twice a year. Order while it lasts! www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

The most famous tea in the world. Back in stock. After a bit of an absence, our Vietnamese Earl Grey tea is back! Called Nam Việt Earl Grey, this hand-plucked, wild black tea comes from 300-year-old trees in the misty mountains of far north Vietnam. Order while it's here!

Just received our last shipment of this year's Winter Blend. Get it while it lasts! Link: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

We've gotten the question below from a number of folks and finally have some good news: Nam Việt Earl Grey should be back in stock on Thursday and we should have it ready to sell and orders going out by Friday. (Unless the shipment gets delayed on transit.)

Women have played a central role in the tea industry for centuries. From those who pluck in the fields to the ones who run estates, we couldn't bring you the world's best tea without them. In celebration of International Women’s Day, here's an appreciation thread! 🧵

Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills" and famous for "Gorillas in the Mist," Rwanda also produces great tea. Since its conflict ended more than 30 years ago, much of the country's recovery has run through its fertile volcanic soil. 🧵

Once again

Heat up winter with our specially made Sri Lankan spiced chai. This is probably our most unique tea. It's blended with locally grown ***hot chili peppers,*** cinnamon and nutmeg. Just don't breathe it in too deeply when you're smelling it! Available here: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Solukhumbu Black! Available here: www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

The Himalayan Spiced Chai is pretty awesome! Thanks, @rakkasantea.bsky.social I've been adding a little milk and honey for flavor.

New tea alert: Available TOMORROW we have Lào Cai Dark, a wild-grown sheng pu'er tea cake plucked from ancient trees in far north Vietnam. Stay tuned!

Life reminder

We're excited to announce our first Georgian tea from the Caucasus Mountains. Like most we offer, this tea comes with a story. So grab a cup and follow along! 🧵

getting a tin of this the day it drops

Note on AI: When you're communicating with Rakkasan Tea, whether it's for an order, our products or a question about steeping, rest assured you're talking to a human. We will NEVER use AI software for customer service. Tea is about connecting with people. We'd rather make less money than lose that.

Kid down. Second steeping of four-year-old, fermented Vietnamese tea leaves plucked from 300-year-old trees. You could stand a knife up in this stuff.

Xmas gift to myself arrived today! I'm excited to try these teas from @rakkasantea.bsky.social. I'm sure they're delicious!

Need a last-minute gift? Give the gift of tea! We have e-gift cards that arrive instantly. And it's for a good cause: All of our tea is sourced from artisan farmers in war zones and post-conflict countries.

Customers often ask what our most popular teas are. It varies season to season, but we thought we'd share today a few of our best-selling black teas this Christmas season. Get 'em while there's still time! 🧵

If you're ready to get into the holiday spirit, we have the perfect option: Rakkasan Tea's Holiday Sampler Pack and Holiday Canister Pack. These include seven different selections, with cozy spiced chai, chocolate and mint. Tea from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Colombia and more. Links below!

A new and rare Colombian black tea, fresh for the holiday season: Black Jaguar is comprised of finely rolled, large, whole leaves. Carefully hand-plucked high in the Andes Mountains, it has notes of panela and toast. Add to your collection or give as a gift! www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

Today we have an aged tea from Hà Giang, Vietnam: This is Cao Bô Dark, plucked from wild, ancient tea trees in spring 2021 and pressed that autumn. Enjoy now or let it continue to age like a fine wine. We don’t have many cakes in stock, so get one while they last! www.rakkasantea.com/collections/...

This year's Winter Blend is hand-made by a small team of artisan tea makers led by Udena Wickremesooriya just outside the Sinharaja rain forest in Sri Lanka. The blend is Ceylon black tea with cardamom, cloves, orange peel, lemongrass and hibiscus. Link below!

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