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The Story of Language of the Leaf
It all began when my husband and I traveled to India to visit a relative and master tea blender for Fortnum & Mason and Twinings.
During this trip, we were invited to stay in the top three Darjeeling tea-producing gardens. Surrounded by the lush green hills and world famous tea plantations, I was enthralled with the tea crafting process. From plucking the fresh leaves off the bountiful plants to carefully examining the leaves during the drying procedure, I followed the leaves through their entire transformation.
While learning about withering, rolling, oxidation, drying (or firing), and even the proper way to ‘cup’ tea, I tasted endless batches of exotic teas. From tasting the liquor to assessing both dry and ‘wet’ leaf, I was obsessed with the tea selection and brewing process.
After this incredible experience, tea became an important part of my life, and I was so passionate about what I discovered that I needed to find a way to share it with everyone. I knew that people who strive to live a healthier lifestyle would love these naturally blended teas as much as I did.
At that moment, Language of the Leaf was born. Our goal is to elevate tea from an everyday cup to an affordable luxury. Focusing on flavourful blends and aromatic herbs, we wanted to offer a line of gourmet blends that you could enjoy no matter what the occasion.
Why People are Talking About Language of the Leaf
Well, because of our distinct teas, of course. Teas that help to rejuvenate your body and mind. Just visit our testimonials page (Link).
Our customers know that we work closely with experienced blenders to create and offer a delicious selection of teas and herbals, using only the finest and most natural ingredients. Language of the Leaf’s exciting range of fresh teas and unique herbals offer an inspiring and exotic interplay of tastes and aromas.
Unlike the store and franchise brands, Language of the Leaf creates only 100% natural teas, from ingredients grown in pristine, unpolluted areas. The blending, packaging and the accessories ensure Language of the Leaf’s teas deliver an experience, not just a product.
And we’ve made online ordering a breeze. With our simple order process and quick delivery, the hardest part is restraining from boiling the kettle while you wait for your tea order to arrive. Whether you’re a first time purchaser or a return customer, Language of the Leaf gives you a reason to look forward to getting mail again.
About Language of the Leaf Owner, Neeta Khanna
I’m known for wearing many different hats. I’m a wife and mother, and a successful entrepreneur. My ability to adapt in the marketplace has allowed me to follow my passion for teas to carve out financial independence and enrich the lives of my valued customers. Remaining health-conscious and customer-focused, I design teas for your life.
My goal is to combine carefully selected blends to transform everyday tea drinking into memorable tea experiences.
Language of the Leaf tea offers more than just a hot drink. It’s comfort in a teapot, a way to celebrate life events, and a the first step in creating a healthier lifestyle for you. It’s time for you to pause, reflect and refresh.
About Us
Mighty Leaf Tea was born for the sole purpose of infusing life into an ancient indulgence by creating tea products that reach new heights of quality and innovation.
The genesis of Mighty Leaf Tea came in 1996 as a result of a shared passion and dream envisioned by husband-and-wife team Gary Shinner and Jill Portman when they founded their teahouse on Fillmore St. in San Francisco.
Their passion is for creating the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available. Paralleling the highest standards of quality at Mighty Leaf Tea is ongoing creative innovation.
Our specially created handcrafted Tea Pouches are designed to unleash the essence of the quality that is Mighty Leaf Tea. Supporting our quality and innovation is our promise to deliver the highest level of customer service excellence in serving you the finest tea products available.
Far from pollution. Far from acid rain. Far from industrial waste.
There’s no question about it: Fiji is far away. But when it comes to drinking water, “remote” happens to be very, very good.
Look at it this way. FIJI Water is drawn from an artesian aquifer, located at the very edge of a primitive rainforest, hundreds of miles away from the nearest continent.
That very distance is part of what makes us so much more pure and so much healthier than other bottled waters.
How Pittman & Davis Began
In the 1920’s, Frank Davis, Sr., his wife and two children lived in the state of Missouri. They were told by their family doctor that their extremely allergy prone 8 year old daughter, Jane, would be better off if they moved directly south to the warm, healthy climate of South Texas. Frank and his wife Kitty had tried everything for their daughter’s health and this was the only solution they seemed to have left.
Frank Davis had worked for 14 years for a large mail order business, in the early days of mail order, selling household items to rural areas of America. His first trip to South Texas was by himself by train to see what his job prospects might be. Frank arrived near the border of Mexico and decided this was about as far south as he should go.
In Harlingen Texas, Frank met a real estate agent who introduced him to a local fruit grower named Howard Pittman. Howard had always wanted to try selling his prize winning citrus by mail order. Frank Davis and Harold Pittman were soon good friends and their idea soon became discovered by families across the United States. Howard Pittman sold his share to Frank in the late 1930’s. Now, more than 80 years later, Frank and Kitty’s son, Ned that moved to South Texas in 1926 as a 2 year old, is still the CEO of Pittman & Davis and works with his sons Frank and Ted and daughter Cathi to deliver to you and yours the finest citrus fruit grown.
Constant Attention to Quality
Today, Pittman & Davis raises the most delicious of all Grapefruit varieties to perfection and then takes that extra step of allowing them to ripen fully on the tree. Each tree has to be carefully pruned, fed, watered and generally pampered to grow fruit this extraordinary.
These sugar sweet tropical fruit are very particular about soil, sunlight and temperature. In only two small areas of the world can these Ruby Red Grapefruit be grown to reach their very best quality: The Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Florida Indian River area. We have a modern packing house in each area to assure you the finest fruit grown. Juicy Sweet Comice Pears, Apples and other scrumptious gift fruit are shipped from the Northwest.
Because less than five percent of the total citrus fruit crop meets our quality standards, less than one person in a thousand has ever tasted such large, sweet and juicy grapefruit. Just hours after picking, each fruit is hand selected for size, quality and ripeness, individually hand wrapped in gift paper and rushed to you or your recipient’s address.
What’s more, each of the Pittman & Davis gift food selections are meticulously prepared to assure the finest quality possible. The smoked meats are all the premium grade selections that are slowly and naturally smoked the old time-honored way. The premium baked goods and pastries are personally baked in small batches and shipped bakery fresh.
Pittman and Davis Guarantee
If you or your friends are not absolutely delighted with every gift you receive, we will replace the gift or refund the purchase price. Since 1926, Pittman and Davis has fully guaranteed your satisfaction with every fruit gift we send.
Gift Baskets Remembered offers variety and choice: fresh flowers, handcrafted gift baskets, colorful balloon bouquets, corporate gifts, wine gift baskets and so much more to ensure you find the right gift for all occasions, every time!
Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee from Nicaragua and didn’t look back.
Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. We partner with co-operatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates and snacks from all over the world, including here in the United States.
We invite you to join us. Together we can create stronger local communities, a more just food system and a healthier planet.
Recent Customer comments
At iflorist, we pride ourselves on exemplary customer service. We aim to provide the very best possible service to our customers, and excellent service to the recipients of the gifts our customers send.
We love to hear from our customers and always appreciate feedback. Below is a small sample of what our customers have been saying about us recently.
“The flowers were fantastic! Now recommending your site to everyone.”
- SM
“Thank you for delivering such a beautiful arrangement at a difficult time for my family.”
- DH
“The best bouquet of flowers I’ve ever received!”
- MD
“My flowers were lovely and arrived beautifully packaged, right on time.”
- JL
“Thank you for your excellent service. I will recommend you in the future.”
- JP
“A big THANK YOU for delivering the flowers yesterday – my daughter really liked them!”
- BR
“Thank you to the online flower adviser who was so helpful with my order, even at 3am.”
- KP
“You don’t know how grateful I am – thank you sooooo much!”
- AJ
“Thank you for the fantastic service, I will continue to use your company for flowers in the future.”
- TF
“Thanks for all your help with the Valentine’s Day offer – the customer was extremely happy with his prize.”
- JT
“Thanks for a great service – you will definitely be recommended and used in the future.”
- SM
“Fantastic value – what wonderful flowers!”
- GW
“Wow, I have finally found a flower company that caters for everything. Thanks!”
- SM
“Many thanks for all your assitance – superb service!”
- AN
“Thanks for everything, you’ve been so helpful!”
- DP
“Just to let you know, my mother said the flowers were the best she’d ever had.”
- NH
“Just wanted to say how pleased I was. I was stunned with the wreath – absolutely beautiful.”
- DG
“A sincere “thank you!” to all your staff. The flowers arrived on time and were beautiful!”
- JG
“Once again, please extend my thanks to your fine staff. Cheers!”
- JG
“Thank you for the bouquet you delivered, I was told they were gorgeous and arranged beautifully.”
- LC
“Flowers were fantastic – thank you!”
- BL
“Just to say thank you – the bunch was very attractive, nice big rose heads!”
- CD
“Obvious to see how greatly you care about the service you provide – thanks!”
- AD
“Thank you, the recipient stated she had never seen something so lovely and unusual.”
- DH
“I am just writing to thank you for the service you gave in delivering flowers to my Aunt’s funeral.”
- KP
“I am very impressed and will certainly use iflorist in the future.”
About World Wide Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Traverse Bay Confections
Traverse Bay Confections has built a reputation over the years for the highest quality products and we promise to continue this fine tradition. Premium hand-crafted chocolate confections are made with imported Belgian chocolate. Delicious barks, bars, molded chocolates and chocolate covered fruits will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Our exclusive Biscotti Bites and Gourmet Cookie Collections are wonderful treats for snacks and desserts, yet elegant enough for any special occasion.
The Famous Pacific Dessert Company
The Famous Pacific Dessert Company product line was first introduced in 1980 and has been dedicated to excellence in the creation of high quality decadent temptations. We use only the finest gourmet ingredients in our desserts, cocoas and baking mixes. Our products have been recognized in print and television as being some of the best in the country and are the result of a rigorous testing process that ensures only the best and most delicious is brought to your table.
Sleepless in Seattle Coffee
Sleepless in Seattle Coffee is made from the finest blend of Arabica beans and natural flavors. Each two ounce brick is perfect to warm you up on a rainy day.
Elizabethan Pantry
Enjoy a true Elizabethan Era experience with our collection of Curds, Preserves and Condiments – all prepared using only the purest of ingredients and traditional recipes. The Curds contain farm fresh butter, eggs, and natural fruit juices. Nothing artificial. The Preserves are brimming with the flavor of hand-picked fruit. For that “something different” we have several marmalades, chutneys and an authentic English mustard.
We also have holiday items like our traditional Christmas Pudding- complete with a genuine sixpence. Add warm Brandy Butter for a sweet, traditional holiday experience.
Smokehouse Soups & Spices
Our Smokehouse Soups combine the perfect blend of natural ingredients to capture that handmade taste without additives, preservatives or MSG. The aroma and flavor of our soups will provide a truly satisfying cooking and eating experience.
Leila Bay Trading Company
Our Leila Bay Trading Company gourmet salts are harvested from around the world providing better taste and texture than typical table salt. From our Alaea Red Hawaiian salt to our Applewood Smoked salt you will find something for every taste.
Alaska Smokehouse
Naturally Wild Smoked Salmon is among the world’s healthiest foods. We select the finest fillets, then carefully slow-smoke them over real alder fires ensuring no flavor is lost. Sealed in their own juices for up to five years, Alaska Smokehouse Salmon is always moist and delicious.
We offer fillets from 2 to 16 oz in a variety of packaging options. Along with eight different seafood spreads, salmon jerky, salmon stix and caviar, you will always have a healthy choice on your shelves.
Julieard Cookies
Our rich & buttery sugar cookies will make any occasion special. Each one is made from scratch, shaped and then decorated with rich, Royal Icing to help celebrate any occasion in style. They are carefully bagged, secured with a ribbon or bow and then finished with a stylish gift tag. Besides being delicious, these completely handmade cookies are oversized as well – providing you with value in addition to making a statement.
For over fifty years, we’ve lived and worked among our cherry trees and pear orchards in the fertile lands along the River Deltas of Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, perfecting our fruit and taking pride in our harvests. We created Golden State Fruit to bring the finest fruits of our California orchards directly to doorsteps.
What sets us apart?
•FREE SHIPPING is available on all our gifts. Our fruit gifts are never in transit for more than 2 days to ensure ultimate freshness. Need it even faster? Expedited processing with 2 Day Shipping is just $7.95.
•We guarantee every package, unreservedly! We want you and your recipient to be completely satisfied, or we’ll replace or refund your purchase. See our Customer Service page for details.
•We feature the best of our own orchards along with the finest fruit and gourmet items grown and made in California. We’ve sought out the choicest handmade cookies, artisan cheeses, pastries, chocolates, fresh nuts and much more of California’s best.
•All gifts are packed to order on the day they ship. Many of our competitors pre-pack their offerings sometimes weeks before the gift is actually shipped. Quality and freshness are absolutely our first concerns.
•Choose the date of arrival for your gift. Our shipping calendar allows you to select the date when your gift will arrive, so you can start your Holiday shopping early and be done!
•Send to several recipients in one easy order! Our checkout system lets you ship multiple gifts to multiple address – all FREE – in one order.
•Include your personal gift message. Your message is printed on a lovely fruit-decorated gift card and tucked inside the box, instead of on the label where it can get scuffed, as many do.
•Unique customizable Fruit Clubs. Our three fruit clubs give you the choice of fruit for each month, which month to deliver and how many months to send them. You can start in January and ship every other month, start now and ship 5 months, select a full year, or any other variation you’d like. Choose from Premium, Light-sized or Organic with Snacks. See our Fruit Clubs.
We take pride in what we do, thus, when you bite into that succulent cherry, the skin bursting to release rich, dark juice of sweet-tart flavor, or taste the juicy sweet flesh of our Comice , Bosc, Bartlett or Red pears, we know we’ve delivered the best fruit under the sun!
