This is Tea Time

The Energetics of Tea

In Chinese tea culture, qi (pronounced as chi) is a phrase used amongst tea connoisseurs that refers to a tea’s energy or life force. It’s believed the energy stems from the innate character of the tea, depending on several factors: where it’s grown, how its grown, how its processed and the age of the tea plant itself.

A Thank You from Our Co-Founder Kim DeMent

Today we celebrate Founder's Day and honor Steve Smith's birthday, tipping our hat (or Fez, as Steve would prefer) to the visionary who dreamed up our small batch tea company...

Teamaker Spotlight: Claire Boyer

We sat down with our Head of Education, Claire Boyer, and talked about her Smith journey from the very beginning all the way to today.

Top Five Spring Tea Picks

We're ushering in the spring season with a few tea selections from our tea department. Stock your cabinets for the warmer months ahead.

Meet Ravi Kroesen: Head Teamaker

We are delighted to introduce you to our new head teamaker Ravi Kroesen. Ravi is a true Smith—a tea tradesman whose journey to finding tea was unexpected. Just as with Steve, tea found him.

The Wine Lover's Guide to Tea

Smith's Sara Kaufman sat down with Forbes' writer Courtney Schiessl to discuss how one's wine preferences can help them navigate the world of tea.

Dinner Parties, Teamaker Style

Hosting a dinner party is a wonderful way to bring loved ones together to share an evening of lively conversation and delicious culinary indulgence. 

Thanksgiving Tea Pairing Guide

Tea tends to pair especially well with foods that have starch, butter or sugar elements, so serving tea is a natural accompaniment for a customary Thanksgiving dinner.