Jasmine,China White

Red to the Black

2011-05-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

HANDS UP WELLINGTON is soon to present RED TO THE BLACK, a CHRISTCHURCH RETAIL EXPO on the weekend 2nd and 3rd July at TSB Bank Arena, Wellington.
We are thrilled that CHINA WHITE has been given a very exciting opportunity to be involved.
Wellington is most generously hosting an overwhelming number of Christchurch businesses during this time. We feel so incredibly lucky!!!
www.handsupwellington.co.nz

Visit our stand at site 9. Sample CHINA WHITE organic ice tea and hot teas. Looking forward to offering tastings at this Expo which runs from 10.30am to 6.00pm on Saturday 2 July. Also 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday 3 July.

CHINA WHITE after 22 February quake

2011-05-15T03:23:00.001-07:00

A few photos taken around home on the day of the destructive earthquake on 22 February 2011, in Christchurch.
What a challenging 8 months it has been for all in Christchurch and Canterbury, since the day the first quake struck on 4 September. For China White, fortunately our families, customers and suppliers are all safe and well. My heart goes out to those who have suffered the loss of loved ones. I feel deep sadness for my customers who have lost their businesses that include many cafes, retail outlets, also supermarkets.
With a very damaged house that is fortunately still liveable but may possibly need to be demolished, we cannot imagine how it would feel to be displaced at this time or have a home that is condemned. We feel so incredibly lucky to be safe and well. Our little Lily, now a wee toddler keeps us smiling and happy.
3 months on, things are beginning to progress and now looking forward to planning the next steps for China White. It helps greatly that some of my customers are planning to rebuild or reopen their businesses. They have a strong will to pursue their ambitions, goals and passions and succeed. This is what drives me.
Moving into winter, plans are in place to focus on my looseleaf tea range. How wonderful it is to have tremendous support from my customers outside the Christchurch area, showing they are very keen to help support small Christchurch businesses. I feel incredibly grateful for the unexpected opportunities that continue to present themselves following this strange turn of events. Watch this space!

CHINA WHITE STORY on Asia Downunder

2010-11-04T18:10:00.000-07:00

How exciting that Asia Downunder interviewed me for a CHINA WHITE story which featured on Sunday, 24 October, TV one. Here is the link on youtube....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQmyX00jUAk&feature=share

China White and Linden Leaves at BEAUTY WEEK at H and J Smith, Invercargill

2010-08-08T00:55:00.000-07:00

I am SO excited about our first ever China White and Linden Leaves joint promotion.
Details follow...

It’s Beauty Week at H and J Smith!

Join China White Tea and Linden Leaves at H and J Smith, Invercargill on Thursday 12 August and Friday 13 August.
Indulge in a complimentary luxurious hand massage while enjoying a cup of delicious China White Tea...

Don’t delay! There is no better time to start your Christmas shopping than after this calming dual luxury experience. A special prize draw and exclusive gift with purchase awaits you.

China White featured in Sunday Star Times today!

2010-08-01T02:42:00.000-07:00

China White organic white tea featured in today's Sunday Star Times in the FOOD/the pantry section of Escape. What a great photo and write-up...
'Once reserved as a luxury beverage for the Emperor of China, white tea comes from the same plant as black and green teas but is picked younger and undergoes very little processing, leaving it light and delicate in taste. Less caffeine than other teas but more antioxidants. At Farro Fresh, RRP $9.99 (50g). www.chinawhite.co.nz'

Farro Fresh have recently come on board as a China White Retailer. I am proud to be supplying Farro Fresh, as this is a wonderfully unique gourmet food market selling only the finest New Zealand food products: www.farrofresh.co.nz

China White served at a work tea party...

2010-07-29T03:31:00.000-07:00

I received a phone call today from a lovely lady, Karen from Auckland. Through word of mouth, she came across China White and was enquiring about her nearest stockist in Auckland (being New World Albany or Naturally Organic, Albany). China White original loose leaf tea was served at her work this week during a 'high tea' type lunch. She described my tea as 'awesome tasting tea'. Along with her 7 work mates, she had brought in fine bone china tea cups and china tea pots from home for a tea tasting. The response was fantastic and her workmates asked if she could find out where their nearest China White stockist is. Karen tells me she will be purchasing more soon and apparently loves Jasmine tea, so may purchase the Jasmine White blend to take into work for her next tea party!

successful tasting...comments

2010-07-24T03:31:00.000-07:00

My tasting at Fresh Choice Merivale, Christchurch went really well today. Very pleased to report that I sold out of Ginger White tea. Quite a few people commented on a recent article in the newspaper which focused on the health benefits of ginger. The tasting got off to a very good start today, as the very first person who tried my tea, is already a fan of the White Original and he was keen to add the Ginger White blend to his tea collection. One lady told me she 'loves, loves, LOVES!' my tea! Yay I will celebrate to that and she tells people who come over for a cuppa that they absolutely have to try white tea and tells them about the numerous health benefits. She too purchased a Ginger White tea and finds that a 50g pack of China White Original will last a month or so, which she finds economical.
A Bikram yoga enthusiast who tried the teas, was very interested in white tea for its cleansing properties.
An interesting comment came from a customer who, being celiac was very pleased my tea does not contain gluten as apparently a few of the other brands of ice teas on the market appear to contain traces of gluten. A lovely lady told me she is into anything 'anti-ageing'. She came across white tea at a local tea house and has researched white tea after hearing that it is referred to as anti-ageing. These are just some of the really positive comments I received today.

taste sensation

2010-07-20T02:26:00.000-07:00

How wonderful it is to have 'Grace' peach back in stock after all this time, following my recent production run. Sourcing a premium quality peach juice concentrate proved a challenge with much delay. Why settle for second grade? Definitely worth the wait for the highest quality. I feel very lucky that my (very patient) customers were happy to wait for my new peach to arrive in stock. When informing one of my customers that 'Grace' was now available and describing the taste as DIVINE and SENSATIONAL, he said 'well Jasmine...did you CRY?'. Thinking about it, I have been told that my eyes light up when I talk about my product and I guess you can say I am deeply passionate about China White!

white tea over ice

2010-07-15T04:11:00.000-07:00

I received another great comment today from a lovely Wellington customer who has been enjoying China White Original for a few years now. She has discovered it might be the ideal way to help cure a hangover as she brews a large teapot, chills in a pitcher and then serves chilled over ice. White tea is referred to as a cleansing/detox tea. I personally find that my Jasmine White loose leaf tea blend is very helpful as a pick me up when I'm feeling tired and when I used to drink, would seem to help a nasty hangover!

"FEELING MUCH HAPPIER" latest customer feedback...

2010-07-09T02:20:00.000-07:00

In the same week, I have received two amazing comments about my China White Original White loose leaf tea. One customer is convinced drinking white tea is helping depression greatly..."I feel as though I can face the day after drinking your white tea and that it promotes and increases positivity".
Another customer told me that since she has been drinking China White Original White loose leaf tea regularly on a daily basis, she has lost weight (4 kgs) and generally feels much happier.
My website includes many other testimonials which have blown me away...www.chinawhite.co.nz