Teance Fine Teas
Berkeley, CaliforniaWhole tea, authentic tea.
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We want you to be 100% happy with your order. We will replace or refund in the event the product arrives damaged or the product does not meet your expectations. You must contact us within 15 days of your order.Browse Local Producers
Teance's artisanal, whole leaf teas represent good taste and friendship.
The mission of Teance is to promote a movement--the renaissance of tea. By providing the purest, premium, whole leaf, hand crafted teas possible, we hope to introduce to the consumer the connoisseurship, health benefits, and the serenity that comes with drinking tea. Our teas are purchased farm direct, as we are committed to buying from small farmers and farming collectives to support traditional tea cultivation techniques.
The mission of Teance is to promote a movement--the renaissance of tea. By providing the purest, premium, whole leaf, hand crafted teas possible, we hope to introduce to the consumer the connoisseurship, health benefits, and the serenity that comes with drinking tea. Our teas are purchased farm direct, as we are committed to buying from small farmers and farming collectives to support traditional tea cultivation techniques.
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Our Story
The mission of Teance is to offer the best artisanal teas of Asia to Americans, to support and encourage the master tea farmers who produce these, and provide an introduction to the authentic traditions and cultures from which tea comes.Appreciating artisanal teas is a lot like appreciating great wines. You have the same variety of styles and flavors -- and choices from several countries, many sourced directly from the growers themselves. All tea comes from the same plant, the differences come from variances in location, tradition and production techniques.
Teance cares deeply about providing fresh, whole leaf teas to our customers. Our tea buyer travels to Asia at least twice a year to purchase the most premium, fresh tea harvests. While some seasonal teas sell out very quickly due to the limited quantities available, the rest of our teas are carefully stored in Teance's China and Berkeley warehouses to ensure they are at optimum quality when they reach our customers.
At our Berkeley warehouse, rows of teas are stored in heat-sealed, vacuum-packed bags, and in airtight tins. Rather than keeping a large stock of packaged teas, we hand-pack teas every week into our signature silver pouches. Our lead tea packer, Sonia, is one of Teance's first employees, and probably the staffer customers love most. She is always ready with a hug, and demonstrates her care in the meticulous way she packs all of our teas. We are sure that her love enhances our teas when customers brew our fresh, whole leaf teas at home!