Stir Tea - Select Loose Leaf

1. What is Stir Tea?

It’s a private label tea range created and nurtured by New Zealand based company, Tea Global Ltd.   It has been part of the NZ tea market since it launched in May 2008.

We source and import tea from the main tea growing regions of the world.  The tea is then lovingly hand packaged and further quality controlled at our premises in Queenstown, Central Otago, NZ.

Curious about the name and the connection between tea and the Stir umbrella logo – see 4 & 5 below.  Our umbrella colour changes to represent the different classes of tea we offer e.g the green umbrella shows all green tea flavours.

2. What we offer you

Our goal is to add something positive to your day by offering a selection of high quality loose leaf tea and caffeine free herbal and fruit blends along with great service. 

To ensure your tea remains as fresh as possible we package it in resealable foil packs. 

We really care about your tea experience – here are some examples of customer feedback.

3. Who are the Stir Tea Team that will assist you?

The team are lead by Michelle Casson, Director of Tea Global and creator of the Stir brand. 

Michelle has a thirst for all things tea – after a 25 year career in chartered accountancy she decided to change lanes and go back to school – specifically Tea School.  She has studied the technical elements of tea extensively with the Specialty Tea Institute of America for a number of years, completing their Level 7 exams,.  She remains humbled by how much more there is to learn about  tea – the second most consumed beverage in the world.  Her quest for knowledge is an ongoing journey in which she honours the traditions and craft of tea while still continuing to seek out new and exciting blends.

While she is fascinated by the technical elements of tea she loves nothing more than sharing a pot of tea with friends and customers and hearing their tea stories. 

Michelle is supported by a long standing and enthusiastic team committed to ensuring you  have a great Stir Tea experience.

4. Why our tea is called Stir Tea?

Stir … to rouse from a sleep.

There are many steps along the journey of the tea leaf that result in the final cup that you enjoy.  We took our inspiration for our name from that moment when you pour the water across the leaf to make your cup of tea.  The highly skilled tea master has put the leaves to sleep as part of their craft,  you are awakening the leaves, rousing them from their sleep so they can release their goodness and flavour in your cup.

Stir … to make active

We also appreciate the rejuvenating effect a great cup of tea can have on you, quenching your thirst but also stimulating you into action.

5. Why have we used an umbrella in our logo?

The Stir Tea logo incorporates an umbrella with a different colour for each class of tea.  Umbrellas are very closely linked with tea, originating in China the birthplace of tea.  They are also a very common sight in tea gardens offering protection from the sun or rain.

We also love the simplicity and form of the umbrella.  We  think it is pure, fresh and beautifully balanced – the same elements we are committed to deliver to you in each cup of our tea.

Michelle and the Stir Tea Team - committed to offering you a great tea experience.

We invite you to purchase loose leaf tea and accessories online from Stir Tea, the boutique New Zealand specialty tea company that delivers great quality leaf that is fresh, full of flavour and satisfying.

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