Upton Tea Imports

11/07/2023

"After brewing these teas for a couple weeks, I’ve really enjoyed the hands-on aspect of the process. There’s something meditative about carefully measuring out tea leaves from a little metal tin, filling up the filter, pouring in boiling water, and savoring the resulting emerald-green brew." Thanks to Bay Area Telegraph and writer, Thomas Smith, for celebrating Japanese Tea Day with Upton Tea Imports. Read the article below.

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05/02/2022

*Giveaway* ZY07: Yunnan Black Snail – “The best tea ever!” proclaims our tea buyer, Nicole P. “With notes of cocoa and earth, this is a very approachable tea. I usually enjoy it plain, but it takes milk and honey well for dessert.” Like this post to be entered to win a FREE packet of ZY07, and tag a friend in the comments for an extra entry. ***Giveaway closed 5/10***

03/18/2022

What is better than First Flush Darjeeling tea? How about the FIRST First Flush Darjeeling available?

Harvested on February 24, 2022, this outstanding First Flush Darjeeling is referred to as ‘Jethi Kupi,’ an auspicious title given to the earliest First Flush harvests at the Rohini Estate. The bright golden liquor is light and refreshing with a buttery smooth cornsilk mouth feel.

This very limited tea is now available while it lasts, and is the perfect introduction to the First Flush season. Try some today and compare it to other harvests as more of the season's bounty reaches our shores!

Learn More: https://www.uptontea.com/loose-leaf-darjeeling-black-tea/p/V01117/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=first_first_flush

03/01/2022

We are excited to introduce our newest tea, TB11: James Taylor Breakfast Blend!

This rich Ceylon breakfast tea is a blend of black teas from Kandy, the tea growing region where James Taylor produced the first crop of Ceylon black tea in the 1860s. The aroma is sweet and toasty with hints of raisin and citrus. The smooth, deep-amber cup is bright and lively with a full mouthfeel and well-balanced flavor with hints of cocoa, citrus and a crisp evergreen nuance that lingers into the finish. Try a sample today! https://www.uptontea.com/breakfast-tea-blends/loose-leaf-ceylon-black-tea/p/V01094/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jt_breakfast_blend

01/28/2022

The staff at Upton Tea Imports is happy to announce the arrival of our new logo mug!

This elegant white porcelain mug sports our blue teapot logo on each side. With its generous handle and 9-ounce capacity, it will quickly become the mug you reach for whenever it’s time to steep your tea.

Whether you are looking to replace a retired favorite mug or just want to add to your collection, proudly display your Valued Customer status with every cup!

Learn More: https://www.uptontea.com/porcelain-tea-mugs/upton-tea-imports-logo-mug/p/V01100/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_release_logo_mug

12/26/2021

Happy Holidays from Upton Tea Imports!

12/17/2021

Discover and learn about the unique characteristics of teas by country in these curated tea-tasting flights. A wonderful gift for the discerning tea drinker, experience the world of tea from the comfort of home.

Embark on your journey today: https://www.uptontea.com/teaware-accessories/c/tea-gifts/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=passports

12/14/2021

A holiday tradition returns to Upton Tea Imports!

Our 2021 Christmas Tea is a naturally flavored black tea decorated with orange peels, cloves, cardamom, vanilla and rose petals. A sweet cinnamon aroma with a light floral hint introduces a flavorful cup with notes of citrus and spice.

It's only around for a limited time, so be sure to get yours to enjoy all winter long!

https://www.uptontea.com/flavored-black-tea/loose-leaf-flavored-black-tea/p/V01053/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=christmas_tea

12/10/2021

New Arrival: ZY99 - CHINA SPECIAL GOLDEN BLACK SNAIL

Fans of our Yunnan Black Snail (our tea buyer included) take note! The downy golden tips in this special, limited-production China black tea from Yunnan province have been carefully handcrafted into beautiful spiral shapes to create a unique leaf appearance.

Notes of cocoa, Burgundy, dried stone fruit, malt and warming spice weave together in a rich mosaic of vibrant flavor. A dark sugar sweetness blooms and lingers in the smooth finish.

https://www.uptontea.com/loose-leaf-china-black-tea/p/V01080/?utm_source=facebook+&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_release_golden_black_snail

10/29/2021

The First Flush season may have ended long ago, but we are still reaping these and other glorious rewards of these storied harvests. We've added some incredible cups to our cupboard - ripe for the picking as we barrel into autumn:

From Singtom Estate First Flush Darjeeling TGBOP (TD194) to Gorkha Estate First Fush SFTGFOP Nepal tea (TM104) - and even our new Season's Pick China Jasmine Green and a new Breakfast Blend Sampler - there's always something new to discover here at Upton Tea Imports.

Learn More at: https://www.uptontea.com/teas/c/new-arrivals/

10/26/2021

If you know Upton Tea Imports, you know that our appreciation for the stories behind tea, its origins, its lore, its urban legends, and its nuances goes far beyond the cup. Our quarterly catalogs take our love of this knowledge and put "pen to paper" with our long-form articles.

How best to fill the time between quarterlies, though?

While we would never advocate "spilling the tea", so to speak, you now have the chance to learn about tea gardens we purchase from, tea history any tea-drinker should know, and even ways to have fun with tea in our new blog! We have dubbed it "Just the Leaves" - because without them, where would we be?

We hope you enjoy coming back time and time again as new posts join the annals of this blog, and as always, we invite you to suggest topics you would like us to cover!

Knowledge awaits at https://www.uptontea.com/blog/

10/22/2021

One of the best things about tea is the variety that exists even within specific styles. So what is a tea lover looking to broaden their horizons to do with all those choices?

Our answer: consider a tea sampler!

From Oolong to green to different kinds of black tea, our premium loose leaf tea sampler sets allow novice tea drinkers and connoisseurs alike to try new selections and discover new favorites.https://www.uptontea.com/teas/c/tea-samplers/