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8/18/2008: "Handcrafted Taiwan Oolongs"
We are excited to introduce three new teas from a small family-owned farm in Taiwan that concentrates exclusively on top-quality handmade teas. We are optimistic about the future for this source of tea, especially since the daughter had made a decision ...
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8/6/2008: "New Feature: Wish List (beta)"
We are pleased to introduce the new "Wish List" feature for Uptontea.com. In short, the wish list allows you to create and maintain a list of teas independent of your shopping cart.

You can activate this feature via "Your Account" > "Your Accoun...
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7/21/2008: "Upton Tea Will Be Closed Fridays in August"
Upton Tea Imports will be closed every Friday during the month of August. Orders placed before 2pm on Thursday will be shipped the same day.

Orders placed after 2pm will ship upon our return on the following Monday. Please take c...
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6/20/2008: "10-cup Chatsford teapots are now back in stock!"
The 10-cup Chatsford teapot has a strong following among our customers. The original version, with ceramics by Arthur Wood, has been out of production for years. We purchased their last stock just before they closed their doors. By special request, the fa...
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4/1/2008: "Darjeeling: First Flush 2008"
Our first selections from Darjeeling's 2008 First Flush season have arrived, and will be added to our online catalog throughout the week.

As of this writing, we have made one of these teas, an offering from the Singbulli Estate (item code...
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2/15/2008: "Iced Tea: The "Cold Water" Method, and Our Suggestions"
With Spring just around the corner, we're not only looking forward to warmer weather, but iced tea season, as well. In anticipation, we'd like to share the following with you:

1. Those who have read our "Brief Guide to Tea" (available in ...
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8/24/2007: "Fair Trade Certified™ Teas"
Upton Tea Imports is pleased to announce that we are now offering Fair Trade Certified™ teas, in limited packaging options. You may purchase any of our Fair Trade Certified™ teas in sample sizes, single packets and H-bags (generally 15g, 125g &...
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8/9/2007: "Zagat's NYC Gourmet Shopping & Entertainment Guide 2008"
Upton Tea Imports is proud to have been included in Zagat's recently-released NYC Gourmet Shopping & Entertainment Guide 2008. In quality, we've received a ranking of 29 out of a possible 30, the highest of the included tea vendors, as liste...
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6/4/2007: "Second Flush 2007"
Our first Second Flush tea of the 2007 season has just arrived. It comes from the Risheehat Estate and has a delicate muscatel flavor with hints of ripe fruit.

For more information, or to purchase this tea, please refer to its item detail page, ...
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5/15/2007: "Kosher certification"
Upton Tea Imports is happy to announce that we are officially Kosher certified as of today. We have been certified by Star-K for the following products:

  - Black Tea
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"Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the freshest product and fairest pricing."