Choosing a Tea Company

Tea connoisseurs are always looking for the best teas. And, often we’re disappointed. Many times we pay good money for tea that lacks flavor, even though we’ve purchased loose tea from what we believe to be a good company.

So, how do you choose a good tea company? Well, there are several things to look for to make a good choice in your tea provider. Once you’ve found a good tea company, you can rest assured that you’ll get high quality tea each and every time you purchase from them. Here are some things to look for when choosing a tea company.

A Good Reputation – Your tea company should be well known in the industry and recognized for its high quality products. Look for recognition by tea associations and awards for particular teas. If one tea that a company produces is good enough to win an award, it’s likely that all their teas are of high quality.

Primarily Loose Teas – The best quality teas you can buy are typically loose tea varieties. Tea bags are often made from lower quality tea leaves, and choosing loose tea generally means that you’ll have better tea. However, even loose teas come in various grades, so some will be better quality than others.

A Money Back Guarantee – Only a few tea companies offer a money back guarantee, promising that if you simply don’t like a tea, you can return it. But, particularly when you’re ordering tea from the web, where you don’t get the opportunity to taste it before you buy, you have to feel comfortable that you can return it if you choose.

There are tea companies out there that can give you all of the things listed above, and you shouldn’t settle for less. Flavored teas are all the rage right now, so there are many of them on the market. But, as with other teas, not all the flavored ones are high quality. Many producers use low quality leaves and then over flavor them to cover up the inferiority of the tea base.

Every tea connoisseur should have a favorite tea company. By trusting the reputation of your tea purveyor, you feel comfortable trying every new product they introduce. This is the best way to find many new teas to enjoy. Shopping is simple because you can order right from the comfort of your home. And, with serious tea companies you know that if you try something you don’t like, you can simply return it, no questions asked.

Jon Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, white tea and wholesale tea.