The Tea Haus

Japanese tea growing regions in relation to the Fukishima-zone.

2011-09-14T08:25:00.000-07:00

We have had a number of customers asking us to post a map of the main tea-growing areas in relation to the crippled nuclear reactor in Fukushima. Here is a small map showing all the main growing areas (in blue) with the affected zone (in red). You may notice that a the majority of tea is produced in the southern part of the country.

Some more info concerning possible radiation in Japanese green tea.

2011-09-14T08:19:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting CNN report about the cesium found in Japanese green tea. Take special note at the very end of the report where the amounts needed to be consumed before your body is affected by the radiation. Interesting info...... http://www.cnn.com/video/#%2Fvideo%2Fworld%2F2011%2F06%2F19%2Flah.green.tea.radiation.cnn%3Firef%3Dallsearch

Some new information about Japanese Green tea.

2011-08-06T17:05:00.000-07:00

We are trying to keep our customers informed about the potential radiation problems with Japanese green tea and we are in constant contact with several of our suppliers. As of right now, there are four prefectures that are banning all export of tea. We do not carry any tea from these regions. Higher than allowable levels of cesium have been found in these areas (directly adjacent to the

An update on First Flush Darjeelings

2011-06-01T12:54:00.000-07:00

Great News! We have tasted (and enjoyed) a number of 2011 first flush Darjeeling tea samples – Margaret’s Hope FF, Giddapahar Estate FF, Goomtee FF, Jungpana FF, Castleton FF, and Singell FF. While Margaret’s Hope, Jungpana and Castleton where all very fine teas, two stood hand and shoulders above the rest. Goomtee First Flush Darjeeling and the Singell Organic First Flush Darjeeling. We have

CBC puts radiation in perspective

2011-04-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

On my never ending search of facts about radiation and the impact on tea, I found that the CBC website has great information. It is an interactive section that puts radiation in perspective. It addresses everything from normal radiation (we are exposed to it every day), radiation and the impact on food, exposure to radiation, health risks, and more. Knowing that our suppliers and distributors

The end of Honeybush?

2011-04-04T11:50:00.000-07:00