Upton Tea Imports facts for kids
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| Industry | Mail-order Retail Tea Online Retail Tea Retail Beverages |
| Founded | In 1989 in Upton, MA. |
| Headquarters | Holliston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Products | Loose-Leaf Tea and Herbal teas Teaware |
Upton Tea Imports is an American company that sells special kinds of tea. It is located in Holliston, Massachusetts. The company started in 1989. Tom Eck was the person who founded it.
In August 2016, another company called The Republic of Tea bought Upton Tea Imports. Upton Tea Imports only sells loose tea. They do not sell tea in small bags.
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What Does Upton Tea Imports Sell?
Upton Tea Imports is known for its wide range of teas. They offer many different types of loose tea. This means the tea leaves are not put into small bags. You brew them directly.
They also sell Herbal teas. These are drinks made from herbs, spices, or other plant materials. Herbal teas do not usually contain tea leaves from the tea plant.
Teaware and Accessories
Besides tea, Upton Tea Imports also sells items for making and serving tea. These items are called Teaware. For example, they sell teapots.
Some of their teapots come with a special tea infuser. This infuser is like a small basket with a wire mesh. It holds the loose tea leaves while they steep in the hot water. This makes it easy to remove the leaves after brewing.
The Upton Tea Quarterly Catalog
Upton Tea Imports publishes a special catalog called "Upton Tea Quarterly." This catalog is sent to customers through the mail. It helps people order their favorite teas.
The catalog is more than just a list of products. It also includes interesting facts about tea. You can find historical information about tea. It also has educational details about how tea is grown and prepared.
External Links
- Official website: http://www.uptontea.com/
