As a theme for our fundraising efforts, we adapted tradition of 1000 Cranes. 

Throughout the month of April The Tea Smith collected donations from our customers to help the Japanese Red Cross Society for relief of those in need in Japan. We placed an origami crane on the wall each time a donation was made. The picture shows our tea wall filled with brightly colored paper cranes during the month. 

The weekend of April 17th we invited customers to enjoy some snacks, and fold their own crane.   

These efforts, and a donation by The Tea Smith helped those in need financially, as well as knowing that others from around the world are caring for them.   Thank you for your generosity.  

 As for the tea, ours is produced in Shizuoka, which is about 250km south of Tokyo.   

We have been in contact with the members of the Shizuoka Tea community, and though concern in the world community is still high, there have been no signs of effects on the products in that area at this time.  We will be updated on any new developments and pass them along to you.