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SerendipiTea, established 1995, is a NY-based artisanal company committed to the import and promotion of specialty teas and tisanes, as well as to environmentally and socially responsible practices. SerendipiTea's offerings include certified Organic and Kosher products, Single Estates, Traditional Blends, Unique Recipes, Matcha, numerous Masala Chai recipes, Single Serve Tea Sachets (tea bags), and Iced Tea Sachets. All offerings are available in Bulk, Food Service, Retail Formats, and Private Labeling. Blending and packing is done by hand on-site in NY into “green” packaging. SerendipiTea is Serious Tea!
FOLLOW THE LEADER: Learn more about us in our 'Follow the Leader' feature focus - click here.
MAILING/PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 73 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
TELEPHONE: 888-TEA-LIFE (888-832-5433) 516-365-7711
WEBSITE: www.serendipiTea.com
FOUNDERS: Tomislav Podreka & Linda Villano
INTRODUCTIONS:
Linda Villano (co-founder/partner) - Email Linda - Read full bio here.
Linda Villano co-founded SerendipiTea in 1995 with Tomislav Podreka. As with many successful ventures, SerendipiTea was an outgrowth of another endeavor, in this case a projected import-export business involving products from Australia. Although she grew up in a family of restaurateurs and chefs, and had an intimate knowledge of the food and beverage businesses, Linda admits that she knew very little about tea at the beginning. Soon, however, tea became a passion and now she oversees all aspects of the business, including client consulting, concept and design, staff training, sourcing and product development. She considers her role as a purveyor of premium loose-leaf teas a natural continuation of family tradition, and her expertise in the restaurant business is a great strength in developing products for, and relationships with, clients.
Christopher Villano (owner/majority partner) - Email Chris - Read full bio here.
In 2018, with over two decades of culinary, operating, management and ownership experience in the restaurant/food & beverage industry Chris moved into the role of majority partner at SerendipiTea with an eye on the future. Noting that the Specialty Tea and the Organic industries are rapidly expanding Chris, while remaining true to the company’s founding mission, is steering SerendipiTea toward expansion and wider growth as it nears its 25-year anniversary.
Sonam Curreri (Director of Operations & Logistics) - Email Sonam - Read full bio here.
Sonam Curreri joined the SerendipiTea family nearly 14 years ago establishing a natural union as tea and tea culture are essential to her identity, a Tibetan woman who grew up in South India. Sonam plays an integral role in the successful operating and steady advancement of the company, often wearing many hats at one time.
MEET OUR TEAM
OFFICE: (VIEW MORE VIDEOS OF STAFF - CLICK HERE)
Sonam Curreri, Director of Operations & Logistics - Email Sonam
Ed Trabulus, Head of Processing & Shipping - Email Ed
Bridgett Whiteside, Administration/Customer Relations - Email Bridgett
Janet Rupp, Administrative Assistant - Email Janet
Marybeth Higgins, Controller - Email Marybeth
SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONS:
*Wholesale information provided upon request.*
Jennifer Villano, local & at large - Email Jennifer
Jessica Corallo, metropolitan region & at large - Email Jessica
Tracey November, tri-state & at large - Email Tracey
Philip Alvidrez, West Coast - tea@serendipiTea.com & Email Philip
WAREHOUSE/PACKING Team:
Parul Ved, Yangchen Sangmo, Matthew Jorquera, Terence Yeung
SerendipiTea, established in 1995, is a NY-based Certified Organic and Certified Kosher full service Specialty Tea importer/wholesaler. The company is known for its wide assortment of award-winning Teas and Tisanes which include an extensive variety of Direct Trade Single Estates, numerous Masala Chai options, Matcha, traditional as well as unique blends and tea filters, books and accouterments.
PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE IN VARIED FORMATS:
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1 lb. Bulk Bags (Loose Tea/Tisane) |
Retail Boxes (Loose Tea/Tisane) |
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1.5 oz Sachets (Loose Tea/Tisane) |
Bulk Bags of Single Serve T-sachets (T-bags) |
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Retail Boxes (Single Serve T-sachets) |
500g (1.1 lb) Bulk Bags Matcha |
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1 oz. Sampler Bags
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Tea Caddy provided gratis with first order of each tea/tisane ordered |
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1 oz. Clairvoyant Tea Tins (CTTs) 12-packs
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Iced tea sachets
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Full Cases/Carton/Sack (Loose Tea/Tisane) |
Tea Infusers |
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Tea Strainers |
T-bag Storage Box (8 compartment) |
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Presentation Box |
Tea cupping set |
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Matcha whisk |
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Ocha with string |
Product is available in varied formats:
1 lb. Bulk Bags (Loose Tea/Tisane)
1.5 oz Sachets (Loose Tea/Tisane)
1oz. Clairvoyant Tea Tins (Loose Tea/Tisane)
Retail Boxes (Loose Tea/Tisane)
Bulk Bags (Single Serve T-sachets)
Retail Boxes (Single Serve T-sachets)
Full Cartons/Sacks (Loose Tea/Tisane)
SerendipiTea is committed to "Green" packaging and practices. All blending and packing is done by hand on location.
Private Labeling and Custom Blending available. With over 250 offerings there is something for everyone!
PRODUCT FEATURE: Puerh and Tibetan Tea Recipe
Featured Recipe Download > Tibetan Tea Recipe.pdf
Golden Milk Mix - Turmeric and blends that incorporate this spice are common in ancient Ayurveda applications due to its multi-faceted healing properties. And now, here in North America, turmeric is all the rage. People are searching for ways to incorporate more turmeric into their daily diets and SerendipiTea makes it easy! Our Golden Milk Mix, a Turmeric-Coconut-Spice Blend, is wildly popular. The ingredients have been carefully selected and combined to deliver the most delicious and effective turmeric boost. Simple Golden Milk Recipe: In a small saucepan, add 2 heaping teaspoons of SerendipiTea's Golden Milk Mix to 1 cup of milk of choice. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes minimum. If desired, add sweetener (honey, agave, molasses, maple syrup) while simmering. Golden Milk Mix can also be steeped in boiled water to taste. Either way, strain the spice blend from the liquid before sipping or serving.
Golden Milk Mix was awarded JUDGES CHOICE in the World Tea Championships Blended Herbal Category (2017).
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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT - Blending with Chris
TEA TRADE SHOW EDUCATION TOPIC EXAMPLE
FIND OUR GUEST BLOG ON THE TEA HOUSE TIMES WEBSITE: http://linda.theteahousetimes.com
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