Steven Smith Teamaker

Here’s to A Full Cup

newsadmin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:28:22 +0000

Recently, we’ve been enjoying the life story of Sir Thomas Lipton as
recounted in “A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton’s Extraordinary Life and
His Quest For The America’s Cup” by Michael D’Antonio. Seems the
distinguished “Sir Tea” led quite a life, starting out the son of
humble grocers in Glasgow, emigrating to America, making his fortune,
and returning to become the toast of Britain. Knighted by Queen
Victoria for hosting a banquet for the poor (washed down by plenty of
tea), Lipton was also made a baronet by his yachting buddy, King
Edward VII. His slogan “a spoonful for every person and one for the
pot” revolutionized tea marketing and consumption in England. We’re
just guessing, but based on the witty personality you meet in these
pages, joyfully pursuing the America’s Cup title in sailing, among
other diversions, “Tom Tea” would enjoy cruising into Smith for the
new America’s cup of full leaf tea. Or maybe we’d just open an icy
bottle of Smith Blackcap and watch “Tin Cup” on DVD.

Smith Teamaker on ABCnews.com

newsadmin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:42:41 +0000

Read about Anne Banas’ experience at Smith Teamaker on ABCnews.com.

Toby Cecchini gets creative with Smith’s Big Hibiscus in New York Times Magazine

newsadmin — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:47:20 +0000

Making tea with Caldera

smithtea — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:27:16 +0000

Next time you’re in Twist, check out the latest in the art of tea from Smith and the kids from Caldera.

We brewed it up Saturday afternoon, March 27th. The teaworks was hopping with 14 teenagers learning the history and ingredients of great blends. Then we created a special Caldera Chai on the spot – formulated and named by the students. Packing the string tie boxes was a hoot with everyone singing camp songs.

These pictures were taken by the kids.

You’ll find Caldera Chai now on artful display at Twist, and all proceeds benefit Caldera thanks to our good friend Paul Schneider.

You can learn more about Caldera here – It’s a nonprofit, year-round arts program dedicated to mentoring Oregon kids, ages 11 on up.

The small batch of students who came to the teaworks taught us a great lesson about staying fresh in our thinking.

Cheers to everyone who helped this educational blend come together, including Matt Hansink, Tricia Snell, Cristy Lanfri, Kirsten Kilchentsein, Palmer Petterson and the folks at Sandstrom Partners.

First plucking day of the season

smithtea — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:38:49 +0000

First plucking day of the season on Chamong’s Tonganagaon Tea Garden in Tinsukia District in Assam, India.

Martha Stewart Living loves Smith’s Mao Feng Shui

newsadmin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:32:48 +0000

Brahmin’s Choice is featured in the January issue of Sunset Magazine

newsadmin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:07:46 +0000

Eric Steinman reviews Smith Tea for Delish.com

newsadmin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:05:14 +0000

Real Simple editors choose to hibernate with Smith Teamaker blends in the January issue

newsadmin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:17:31 +0000

Click here to read the piece online.

Steven Smith Teamaker in the Dec/Jan issue of Monocle magazine

newsadmin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:42:06 +0000