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New Teaware from Bodum

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:24:06 -0600

It's here.

Feedburner Buzz

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:22:29 -0600

We've been buzzed by our favorite technology company right here in Chicago - Feedburner. They're making waves all over the internet with some amazing technology that takes your feed and puts it on steroids for all the world to see.

Email Issues Resolved

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:20:41 -0600

They're fixed.

Standard Tea Pouch Sizes

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:19:41 -0600

We used to sell our tea in different weights depending on the type of tea. The weights ranged anywhere from 4 to 6 ounces. Well, to keep things simple, our tea pouches are now standardized and available in two basic sizes. The regular pouch will contain 4 ounces of tea. The mini samples will contain 1 ounce.

Celebrate Earth Day with The Simple Leaf

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:17:07 -0600

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), Google will be hosting a clean energy promotion on the Google Checkout Thank You page.

Details

Join us for a Tea Tasting Event in Peoria

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:03:02 -0600

Details here:

A New Firefly

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:01:07 -0600

What can we say? It happens. We sold out. Yes, we didn't buy enough to begin with. But that's part of our plan to keep things fresh and exciting. So when we set out to look for a replacement for last season's Firefly, we came across this hidden gem from Tumsong, in Darjeeling

Exploring Tea Regions With Google Maps

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:00:19 -0600

Now, on the detail page of every tea we sell, you will see a tab called Interactive Map. Use it to explore the region that your tea comes from. It's fun, and highly addictive.

Behind The Cup Vol I

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:59:22 -0600

Behind The Cup is our attempt to showcase some of the folks who work quietly behind the scenes to bring you your cup of tea. Over time, we plan to talk a wide variety of people who are involved with tea in some capacity.

Our first article is an interview with Madan Tamang, a dear friend of the family. He talks to us about his beloved Meghma tea estate in Nepal, how(and why) he produces oolong tea and his passion for saving the Rhododendron forests.

http://www.thesimpleleaf.com/madan/

Google Checkout Has Arrived

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:58:21 -0600

Unless you've been in hibernation this past year, you have probably heard about Google's new e-commerce service - aptly called Google Checkout. Well, now we accept it on thesimpleleaf.com!

The Leaf in Brief - March 2007

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:57:42 -0600

The March 2007 newsletter was just sent out. Subscribe here or view it in your browser.

A New Look

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:56:08 -0600

It's officially spring and the 2007 tea season is getting underway. So what better way to celebrate the new season than with a site redesign?

Our Tea is in Peoria

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:54:48 -0600

Leaves-n-Beans, a Peoria coffee and tea room, now serves and sells The Simple Leaf tea. If you find yourself in the area, you must stop by for a cup of tea (or coffee!) and say hi to Lori!

Chai 2.0: Part Three

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:41:37 -0600

Read Part 3 of the interview with The Great Ganesha.

Chai 2.0: Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:39:13 -0600

Here's part two of the interview.

Continues from Part One.

"In this part, I continue to interview Nikhil Roychowdhury, Founder-CEO and President of The Simple Leaf, an online start-up that sells loose-leaf tea. We talk about his business, its vision, the marketing strategies, using Web 2.0, funding and his business philosophy, in general. If you're thinking of starting something up, be sure to read on. There's tons of useful gems in there."

Chai 2.0: Part One: An Interview

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:37:36 -0600

The Great Ganesha interview - part one.

"For the first time ever, and in an exclusive for this blog, I interview Nikhil Roychowdhury, Founder-CEO and President of The Simple Leaf."

New Tea Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:35:25 -0600

We'd like to introduce our elegant new line of simple, yet superbly functional teaware from the award-winning design team at Bodum AG. So whether you feel like making cold infused iced tea or a nice relaxing cup of Darjeeling, these elegant tea presses, infusers and more are guaranteed to please. After all, making tea is one of life's simple pleasures. And it just got simpler.

The Leaf in Brief - September 2006

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:34:41 -0600

The September 2006 issue of The Leaf in Brief. All the latest news about The Simple Leaf.

A Review of our Assam tea

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:33:42 -0600

Teadonism's Tess Grey, a pu-erh drinker, tries out our American Breakfast and More Amor.

Here's what she had to say in her very detailed review.

Bonus rewards for telling a friend

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:30:02 -0600

All you need to do is visit our shop and go to any product detail page. That's the page where we have all the details about the product, including reviews, origin, brewing instructions, etc. (here's an example of what it looks like). Once you're there, just click the "Tell a Friend" button. If you're not signed in already, we will prompt you to. Just fill out the form, and then go and sip some tea.

Free Shipping on Orders over $49

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:28:36 -0600

Get absolutely FREE Priority Mail shipping on any order over $49. There, that was pretty simple wasn't it?

Double Rewards Points on Honeybee Oolong Tea

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:27:47 -0600

Meet our stylish new arrival - Honeybee. She's an all-natural oolong tea from Nepal. A gentle honeysuckle flavor makes her quite different from her Chinese siblings. At only 20 cents per cup, and double the simpleRewards, she's pretty easy on the wallet too.

The Leaf in Brief - August 2006

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:05:59 -0600

The August issue of our (occasional) newsletter - The Leaf in Brief

Pekoe Tips, Inc. Announces The Launch Of The Simple Leaf Tea

noreply@blogger.com (The Simple Leaf) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:51:09 -0600

Pekoe Tips, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of their new online store. Marketing tea under the brand - The Simple Leaf. Pekoe Tips now has premium loose leaf teas for sale exclusively through its website.