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Upton Tea Imports
Upton Tea Imports is an American company, based in Holliston, Massachusetts, that sells specialty teas. The company was founded in 1989 by Tom Eck,[1] and the trademark was acquired by The Republic of Tea in August 2016.[2] Upton carries only loose tea and does not sell any teabags.[3]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mail-order Retail Tea Online Retail Tea Retail Beverages |
| Founded | In 1989 in Upton, MA. |
| Headquarters | Holliston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Products | Loose-Leaf Tea and Herbal teas Teaware |
| Website | uptontea.com |
Upton publishes the "Upton Tea Quarterly" which is primarily a mail-order catalog of their teas, but also contains historical and educational information about tea.[4]
The company also sells teapots, including one that comes with a tea infuser with a wire mesh.[5]
References
- ^ Barbara Carton, "FINER BREWS ARE GAINING A FOLLOWING HIGH TIME FOR TEA SIDEBAR: TIPS FROM A TEA TASTER: BEYOND THE GOURMET TAG, Boston Globe, June 2, 1993.
- ^ [1], United States Patent and Trademark Office, Serial #:78772138 Reg #:3260259
- ^ Jenna Russell, "HE HAS TEAS FOR A PROPER CUPPAH ECK NEEDS MORE SPACE FOR BUDDING TASTES", Boston Globe, July 29, 2001.
- ^ "BUSINESS ENJOYS STEEP INCREASE", Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Aug. 21st, 1995.
- ^ Regina Schrambling, "One woman's search for the perfect teapot; Opaque isn't ideal, and then there's the matter of drips and cleanup....", Los Angeles Times, January 14, 2004.
External links
- Official website