East India Tea Merges with German Company
East Indies Tea Co. has reportedly merged with German-based tea importer and blender Florapharm GmbH. According to an article in Gourmet News, groundwork for the merger began brewing at the first World Tea Expo in 2003. Both companies offer loose-leaf, bulk teas and also craft proprietary blends upon request. East Indies Tea was previously known as East Indies Coffee & Tea. East Indies Coffee Co., also does small-batch coffee roasting, and remains a separate entity based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.