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On turning one's passion into a business
May 10, 2007
Dear Mr. Camber,
I was deeply pleased one morning when I awoke extremely early and stumbled down stairs to work on some tea related things and as I turned on the TV I found your small business school program, which intrigued my interest. As I sat there warmed by my fireplace and sipping tea, the TV business class was just what I need to re-energize my mind and get back to work on my business plans and strategies.
Tea is my passion and joy. Tea brings solace, peace, energy and life back into us; and these days, we need that every moment. I love to share what I know with everyone.
Have you ever been to a tea tasting? This is a great way to experiment with tea and taste different ones. This is a very important aspect to my tea company. I hold tea tastings in people's homes with several of their friends; it's fun and tasty. It's kind of like a wine-tasting experience without the alcohol. A tea experience tends to be enlightening to most as they are not aware of the many flavors and liquors of tea.
Michele Cope
Alternateave Tea Company
URL: http://www.alternateave.com
Response from a Newbie Among Tea Drinkers
May 10, 2007
Hi Michelle -
Welcome to Small Business School. I am a relative newbie within the tea world. I got tired of coffee -- just stopped tasting good -- even from Starbucks, so I tried their Chai Tea. It was too good to be true. It had to be 50% sugar. But, it was enough to get me going. That was about a year ago.
I then started buying Tazo Chai Tea (loose leaves) and became quite good at it. I wrote to the Tazo folks to see if they were as lovely as their boxes indicated and discovered Starbucks! What a business story they are! By the way my Chai tea was made using a little maple syrup for sweetener. So good.
I then tried Revolution, Stash Chai, Bija Green Tea Chai, Bigelow Spiced Chai, Twinings Chai, Republic Chai, Karen Krasne's Honeybush Masala Chai... enough already. I then began doing Rooibos. Then Uncle Lee's Green from Fu-Jian, China. Then a friend sent me 103 King's Tea. All quite fascinating...
Now what?
So, it is with great anticipation that we welcome a tea expert to Small Business School. I look forward to your advice on my next tea acquisition!
Warmly,
Bruce (and Hattie! She says, "Welcome! Congratulations on starting a business around your passion and expertise.") |
