Darjeeling Tea, Part 5

from Mighty Leaf Tea

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Darjeeling teas are known as the champagne of Indian black teas, in part because they are grown at great altitudes, producing a lighter, more refined tea flavor with as sweet and floral aroma.

Darjeeling tea is one of the many legacies of the British Empire. First cultivated some 150 years ago by a civil surgeon named Dr. Campbell in the Darjeeling region of India, some 7000 feet above sea level, the tea became a commercial success in large measure to the state sponsored nurseries that produced the tea seedlings in commercial quantities. By 1874, Darjeeling teas became commercially profitable.

Mighty Leaf Tea was born for the sole purpose of infusing life into an ancient indulgence by creating tea products that reach new heights of quality and innovation.

The genesis of Mighty Leaf Tea came in 1996 as a result of a shared passion and dream envisioned by husband-and-wife team Gary Shinner and Jill Portman when they founded their teahouse on Fillmore St. in San Francisco. Their passion is for creating the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available. Paralleling the highest standards of quality at Mighty Leaf Tea is ongoing creative innovation. Our specially created handcrafted Tea Pouches are designed to unleash the essence of the quality that is Mighty Leaf Tea. Supporting our quality and innovation is our promise to deliver the highest level of customer service excellence in serving you the finest tea products available.

Mighty Leaf Tea is now available in a number of locations including retail outlets, many hotels and fancy restaurants. While it wasn’t the partners’ first intent to enter the retail market, the constant requests for a take home version of their unique product created a demand. In fact, their introduction into the retail market helped sales increase from 10% to 23% within one year. From the tea selection to the silky wrapping to the tea top lid, Mighty Leaf Tea delivers a delicious cup of tea.

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