Construction Begins!

Jun 12th 2010

Front windows of new space Well, it's official! We have signed the lease for our new location and as of last Friday our building plans have been approved by the City of Portland. Today marks the day …
New Shipment of Tea

New Shipment of Tea

May 16th 2010

We just received a shipment containing three different types of certified organic teas from China last week to replenish our supply. As a newbie to the company and to the tea industry, it was fascinat …

Exciting News!

May 4th 2010

Spring has brought several new and exciting changes to The Jasmine Pearl. We're rapidly expanding and have added two new people to our team that we would like to introduce: Krista Donoven - Communicat …

Why Loose Leaf Tea?

Jul 7th 2009

Is loose leaf tea better than tea bags?Tea bags are convenient. Its no wonder bagged tea is the primary method most of the western world uses to make a “cuppa”. What is the real difference between loo …
Tea Brewing Tips: A Basic Guide

Tea Brewing Tips: A Basic Guide

Jul 6th 2009

A BASIC GUIDE OF TEA TIPS AND TRICKS TO ENHANCE YOUR TEA DRINKING EXPERIENCE.• Tea Storage: Store tea in a sealed container away from light, heat, air, and moisture. This will help keep your tea fresh …
About Organic Certification, Part 2

About Organic Certification, Part 2

Feb 9th 2009

In Part 1, we addressed the reasons why processors like ourselves need Organic certification in order to label our products as USDA Organic. In this segment, we will discuss how we got through the pro …
Organic Certification Update

Organic Certification Update

Feb 27th 2008

Our top priority for 2008 is completing the organic certification process for our tea blending facility. As many of our customers know, over half of our tea selection and nearly all of our herbs and s …