Meaning In The Numbers

Click any number1 to learn its secret significance2 to Smith Teamaker.

8
No.8The perfect alignment of two circles, symbolizing the harmonious balance of green tea and whimsy. → Mao Feng ShuiClose
9
No.9“Satisfaction” and “longlasting” in Chinese, with a hint of the Beatles “Number 9.” → China YunnanClose
10
No.10For a stimulating change of perspective, make a cup of Darjeeling Pussimbing and search “powers of ten” on YouTube. → Darjeeling MarybongClose
11
No.11The lucky hour we first met Rajah. → Darjeeling MakaibariClose
12
No.12The union of A and B in the alphabet (1+2), standing for teamaker Amy Bourne. → Ceylon UvaClose
13
No.13This tea defies the odds. → Red NectarClose
16
No.16There’s no hidden meaning for No. 16 Honeybush. But we’re open to suggestion. → HoneybushClose
18
No.18Number of tea gardens visited in Assam. Also a good age to begin voting for tea over coffee. → Brahmin’s ChoiceClose
19
No.19“Hey 19″ by Steely Dan. Perfect for packing hibiscus. → Hibiscus flowersClose
20
No.20Billed as Andrew Jackson’s favorite tea. Right on the money. → Bai Hao OolongClose
21
No.21Automatic winner in blackjack. And black tea. → Keemun Hao YaClose
23
No.23Number of cashew merchants per kilometer on the road to Kandy in Sri Lanka. → KandyClose
24
No.24Our Pantone guidebook says you can see 24 shades of red in a cup of Big Hibiscus, including “Persian”, “Mars” and “Fiery”. → Big HibiscusClose
33
No.33Calcutta phone code. → ChaiClose
36
No.36The number of separate rolling processes involved to produce this magnificent tea. → Ti Kwan Yin OolongClose
39
No.39Steve Smith’s age when he got his first fez. → FezClose
44
No.44A subtle toast to the 44th president. → RooiboisClose
45
No.45“The “Peppermint Twist” released on 45 vinyl in ’61. → Peppermint LeavesClose
47
No.47An exceptionally auspicious number for at least 47 reasons. → BungalowClose
49
No.49Steve Smith’s birth year and number of times he spends per day looking for his glasses. → AssamClose
55
No.55In 1855, Lord Bergamot decreed this to be the number of bergamot fruits used to make a thimble full of bergamot essence. → Lord BergamotClose
59
No.59Simon & Garfunkel’s “59th Street Bridge Song — Feelin’ Groovy.” The perfect soundtrack for drinking Lemongrass. → LemongrassClose
67
No.67The famous Summer of Love (also a great year for the Chevy Camaro). → MeadowClose
72
No.72The number of chamomile petals in each ounce of this tea. → White PetalClose
73
No.73Year Smith began harvesting spearmint in Oregon. → SpearmintClose
86
No.86Exactly one-half the age you may reach if you drink Long Jing every day. → Long JingClose
88
No.88The perfect temperature in Celsius for steeping white tea (190F). → Bai Mu DanClose
96
No.96Most likely ? taken from “96 Tears” by ? And The Mysterians. → Jasmine Silver TipClose
97
No.97Number of pyramids in Egypt. Trust us. → Chamomile FlowersClose
99
No.99Ultimate perfection and double good luck. → Jasmine PearlsClose

1 Confucius says No. 18 goes very well with pi.

2 When used in random order with certain other numbers, these lucky numerals will yield a Megamillions jackpot. Go for it.