Leading Purveyor of Premium Teas and Herbs Unveils Inventive Teas and Infusions with Organic Jasmine, Wildcrafted White Sage, Chamomile Blossoms, Lion’s Mane, and Oat Milk Chai; Alongside Noteworthy Collaborations with Disney, Lucasfilm and Calm
LARKSPUR, CALIF. (January 28, 2022) – The Republic of Tea, leading purveyor of premium teas and herbs, is delighted to exhibit at the Specialty Food Association’s 2022 Winter Fancy Food Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 6-8. Celebrating its 30-year anniversary, The Republic of Tea debuts several innovative new blends and highlights recent collaborations with Calm, Star Wars™ The Mandalorian™ and Star Wars™ The Book of Boba Fett™.
Since 1992, The Republic of Tea has remained steadfast in its mission to enrich people’s lives with a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp® lifestyle.” Its latest offerings, exclusive partner collaborations, environmental responsibility, and social change efforts reflect this ethos – culminating with the brand’s exciting anniversary milestone in 2022.
“We are so delighted to make our return to the Winter Fancy Food Show this year,” said Kristina Tucker, Minister of Enlightenment and Commerce at The Republic of Tea. “It is particularly special as we honor 30 years of The Republic of Tea. The TEAm has been thoughtfully innovating, sourcing, formulating, and testing, to bring Citizens (customers) the highest quality, great-tasting and most diverse selection of new teas and herbs. We look forward to celebrating and sipping tea in-person with our Citizens, Ministers, and Embassies at the show and all year long.”
The Republic of Tea is exhibiting at Booth #1105 during the Winter Fancy Food Show. New and notable blends include:
- Organic Jasmine Green Tea – Young, hand-plucked green tea shoots are harvested in the spring in south China tea gardens, then married with fresh jasmine buds. After the tea leaves gently absorb the floral scent, the jasmine is removed, resulting in this delicate and perfectly balanced infusion, dubbed the Tea for Purity.
- Jasmine Pearls Full-Leaf Tea – This special Tea of Integrity was created in honor of The Republic of Tea’s 30th anniversary. Harvested in early spring in China’s Fujian province, the choicest, tippy leaf and bud sets are hand rolled into tight 'pearls' and dried before they are scented multiple times with fresh jasmine blossoms. This painstaking process depends on perfect timing. The result is a clean, floral tea that yields distinct flavor.
- Calm Teas – The Republic of Tea recently introduced a new collection with Calm, the leading mental wellness brand, encompassing three new teas – Focus, Relax, and Rest. Each blend is specifically formulated with unique combinations of soothing teas and herbs like Rooibos, Dandelion, Chamomile, and Lion’s Mane, to inspire Citizens to sip and savor as a part of their daily wellness and self-care practices. Every purchase of these great-tasting teas comes with an additional special value – a complimentary 30-day trial to the Calm app to enhance the sipping experience with mental well-being. Uniquely, each Calm Tea also features a thoughtful, custom meditation on its artful label that complements its function to support focus, relaxation, or rest, respectively.
- Desert Sage – Aromatic herbs such as wildcrafted white sage reveal their beneficial essence when crushed, burned or steeped. Balanced with cool spearmint and rooibos, this subtly sweet caffeine-free infused blend transports Citizens to the arid desert plains on even the coldest of days.
- Apple Pie Chai – Homemade apple pie, a symbol of abundance and national pride, is a staple of holidays throughout the year. The essence of baked apples is complemented with inviting spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and clove for an herbal chai tea worthy of celebration year-round.
- Thinking of You Tea – The newest addition to The Republic of Tea’s giftable blends, Thinking of You Tea delivers a big hug through a cozy cuppa. The herbal blend has chamomile blossoms to soothe and mint leaves to uplift. This soul-warming tea brings peace and comfort, paired with delightful floral tin art – making it the perfect pick-me-up.
- The Mandalorian™ Tea Collection – This exclusive line of six premium teas is inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series, The Mandalorian. The limited-edition specialty blends, a collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, are inspired by lead characters in the show. They include Mindful Quest Green Tea, Legendary Destiny Black Tea, Rightful Heritage Herb Tea, The Child Green Tea, Mysterious Black Tea, and Blueberry Bounty Iced Tea.
- The Book of Boba Fett™ Teas – The brand new The Book of Boba Fett Teas feature two limited-edition specialty tea blends in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm. The collection is inspired by The Book of Boba Fett, an Original Series from Lucasfilm streaming only on Disney+ and includes Legendary Green Chai Tea and Elite Black Tea. The Book of Boba Fett is an original Lucasfilm series that was teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian.
- Tea Capsules – The new U-Matcha Green Tea Capsules and Chai Latte Capsules each feature 10 convenient, recyclable capsules, compatible with Original Nespresso® machines. The U-Matcha Green Tea Capsules delight with premium, organic ceremonial-style Japanese matcha, while the Chai Latte Capsules contain lightly sweetened premium black tea with warm chai spices and oat milk for a frothy barista-style beverage in seconds.
The Republic of Tea’s recyclable and reusable airtight steel tins hold round, gluten-free, unbleached tea bags free of overwraps, tags, strings or staples. All teas are Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). The brand’s 300+ premium teas and herbs are available online at www.republicoftea.com and at fine grocers and specialty retailers nationwide. Stay up to date throughout the Winter Fancy Food Show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About The Republic of Tea:
The Republic of Tea enriches people’s lives through its great-tasting premium teas and herbs, education and innovation, as it emphasizes a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp” lifestyle. Founded in 1992, The Republic of Tea sparked a specialty tea revolution. Today the brand delivers an unequaled selection of the highest-quality teas, herbal blends, and nature-inspired sipware at an incredible value. The Republic of Tea’s collections boast over 300 all-natural premium teas and diverse offerings which include, but are not limited to: organic SuperAdapt™ Teas, SuperDigest Tea® collection, Beautifying Botanicals®, Be Well® Teas, Star Wars™ The Mandalorian™ Teas, organic SuperHerb® Teas, U-Matcha™ and Single Sips®. Further, The Republic of Tea is mindful of how its actions impact the greater community and actively supports organizations like Homeward Bound of Marin and The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), which works towards access to nutritious, safe, and affordable food for all. The Republic of Tea also works to elevate the consciousness of sustainability; it is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, Upcycled Food Association, Climate Collaborative and American Herbal Products Association. Certifications include Demeter USA Certified Biodynamic®, Gluten-Free certification, Non-GMO Project verification, OU Kosher certification, and USDA Organic certification. For more information, please visit www.REPUBLICofTEA.com or call 1.800.298.4832. Follow The Republic of Tea on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
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