......not just a good cup of tea!
unique organically-grown teas
that support growers and their families,
and celebrate the culture of Assam
PHALAP
a flavourful, oolong-style tea prepared by growers from the Singpho tribe in Assam
several golden-coloured infusions can be made from this naturally-grown tea - and each will develop a slightly different flavour.
the small tea co-op is a family-based business.
We carry out our work different than most tea retailers.
Here's why.
For almost a century, the tea industry in Assam has been controlled by large, non-Assamese business interests. Relying on a work force originally brought in from other parts of India, it has historically offered few direct benefits to the people of Assam.
In the early 1990’s, a number of Assamese families began planting and cultivating tea in an effort to improve their livelihoods. Today, most of the tea leaves they harvest are sold to bought-leaf factories - often at prices that barely cover production costs.
Without access to processing equipment, technical and educational support or a market for their teas, many of the families who’ve shifted to growing tea as a cash crop are struggling simply to survive.
The small tea co-operative is dedicated to assisting some of Assam’s tea growers to develop the capacity to process and market their tea.
Along with a limited quantity of these very special teas, we're also able to offer other naturally-grown teas not available elsewhere in Canada. You can read more about this on our site!
The small tea co-operative is dedicated to assisting some of Assam’s tea growers to develop the capacity to process and market their tea.
Along with a limited quantity of these very special teas, we're also able to offer other naturally-grown teas not available elsewhere in Canada. You can read more about this on our site!
Contact us for prices and for information about where you can buy our teas.
Convenient online ordering will be available soon!
smallteacoop@yahoo.ca
