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Danielle Beaudette,
proprietor of The Cozy Tea
Cart, has been selling high quality teas for a
number of years. She has researched the history of tea and tea
wares for over a decade. Danielle has a special interest in
the history of tea and its ceremonies, and considers herself a
“student” in her quest for knowledge on tea. She is
continually doing research on tea in an effort to stay up to
date with the current demands. As a Specialty Tea Institute
member, Danielle receives regular industry reports, and has
access to a number of the tea industry’s information sources.
In her mission to continually
broaden her education, Danielle has completed all levels of
the US Specialty Tea Institutes (STI) Certification programs
that are currently offered. In these programs, Danielle was
trained in the processes of tea production; the
classifications of tea; different leaf styles, characteristics
and origins; and different cupping methods. The Level III:
Professional Training offered Danielle an in depth look at the
specialty black teas of China, India, Sri Lanka as well as
other origins and their grades. The tea tastings she
participated in helped her to focus on comparative
characteristics, flavor profiles, and the assets and defects
to be aware of when tasting teas.
Danielle also regularly
attends the World Tea Expo where she has participated in over
30 educational seminars. Here, she also has met tradesmen in
the industry from around the world. The invaluable information
she received from the seminars and tradesman provided her with
insights on the current trends of the tea industry, knowledge
of the latest studies on the health benefits of tea and a
better understanding of how to manage a tea business. Not
only did she make some wonderful personal contacts, but she
was able to meet and speak with some of the leaders in the tea
industry.
The tea industry has grown tremendously
since early 1990 and the trend continues upward. Newspapers
contain numerous articles referring to tea rooms across the
country and in Europe. These articles have referred to tea as
becoming the new desired beverage as a result of its health
benefits. The tea sold by The Cozy
Tea Cart is of exceptional quality, and our
customers get the added bonus of the enormous health benefits
in every cup!
The Cozy Tea
Cart
has expanded its business to a retail tea shoppe. (Click
here for directions) The focus of
the shoppe is the sale of high quality teas and tea
accoutrements, as well as specialty gift items, tea breads and
desserts.
The Cozy Tea
Cart
will also offer occasional “Afternoon High Teas” in the summer
months which will include a full service high tea menu. The
menu will be based on a variety of themes, for example a
Friendship Tea, Victorian Tea, Garden Tea, etc. Throughout
the year, we will also offer “Tea Tastings” with light tea
savories being served. (Visit our Events
Calendar for more details.)
The uniqueness of
The Cozy Tea Cart is that it will not only provide
excellent service, but will also help to educate those with a
fondness for tea on its health benefits through lectures and
brochures, tea tastings, and one-on-one discussions. The shop
will also be available for those in the community who are
interested in hosting their social club event, baby shower,
bridal shower, birthday party, etc., and for small businesses
in the community who have a special service they would like to
promote.
The Cozy Tea Cart will offer
its customers a comfortable place to take a respite from their
hurried lives. The emphasis is, and will continue to be, on
providing good quality products at a reasonable price.
The Cozy Tea Cart
is a proud member of the American Specialty Tea Institute,
a division of the Tea Association of the U.S.A. This is a
non-profit organization dedicated to educating and serving the
needs of purveyors in the specialty tea industry.
www.teausa.com
The Cozy Tea Cart
is also pleased to be associated with a number of premium tea
companies that trade in fine quality teas, and provide quality
tea accessories and award winning food products. |
