We do all that we can to ensure that a tea that you order in January looks, smells, and tastes the exact same as when you order it in June. This means that we are consistently cupping (tasting) samples, looking at the dry leaf, the wet leaf, the color, the liquor, and so much more. We utilize lot numbers for traceability back to the source for every item we receive. We do all we can to ensure the freshest, best-tasting tea for you.