Lorra Mae Tea* began as “Tea Time Treasures” back in 2001. Ladies in our neighborhood loved having tea parties, but supplies for their gatherings were limited.

Our family decided to look for the best tea source we could find, and began a small, home-based business. For a few years, we went to craft sales, holiday bazaars, and summer flea markets.

During these events, our girls wore pretty dresses, hats, and gloves…and handed out samples of brewed loose leaf tea. It was a hit! The lines were long, and people loved buying tea and all the things that went with it!

Taking the “store” on the road became cumbersome. High event fees, many breakable items to transport, and a very busy family life put a stop to selling at other venues. 

Our home-based business was put on the back burner for several years for more important things: babies, graduations, marriages, grandbabies, and moves.  Once in awhile, we would have an “Open House” to offer the “tea store” items out of our home, but we couldn’t find consistency. What has remained constant? Our love for good tea! We have continued to drink tea over the years, serve it to our guests, and often give it to friends and family as a gift.