For thousands of years, tea drinkers have been enjoying tea for its refreshing flavor and potential medicinal properties. It was not until recently, however, that scientific research revealed the many ways the antioxidants in tea can benefit the body, including protecting the heart and liver and helping the body protect it self against cancer.

Knowing what a good cup of tea should look like, smell like, and taste like are just a few of the many steps required to bring the world's best specialty teas to our customers.

In the industry we call it "cupping." That's the term used for what a tea taster does as he evaluates the tea. Cupping requires experience and demands developing a sensory pallet that can detect possible defects and predict how a tea will perform when it is flavored or used in a blend. That sensory knowledge comes from cupping over and over.

Herbal Zone requires special steps at every stage in the tea production process, from plucking the leaf, to withering the leaf, then rolling it, followed by oxidizing and finally firing the teas.

Our purchase of each year's for only the freshest teas available ,There is only a limited amount of time each year to buy the freshest tea possible. Depending on the country of origin, most teas will develop from April through September. Year after year we strive to maintain consistency while continuing to refine the cup. We never stop exploring all possible options in our search for more floral, fruity flavors and aromas that peak at their highest levels.

Tea is a spiritual drink that compares to no other. Whether people in India, Sri Lanka or Japan, the way they feel about tea is universal. It's a drink that brings people together. Whether your cup of tea is green, black or oolong, the color, aroma and flavors always bring delight to those who love tea. Tea is the only beverage that uses all our senses. The touch of the leaf, the whistle of the tea kettle, the aroma of the tea, the color of the tea, and finally the taste of the tea.all add up to a delicious and total sensory experience.