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Smith Teamaker crafts exceptional teas and herbal infusions that offer a drinking experience unlike anything in the world. Based in Portland, Oregon, Smith’s mission is to elevate the tea experience by crafting products with the best quality tea on the market—always made with integrity and transparency. Smith was founded in 2009 by the late legendary teamaker Steve Smith, who was the visionary behind two of the nation's biggest tea brands, Stash and Tazo. Soon upon “retiring” to France with his wife and young child, Smith found himself enchanted by the friendships he enjoyed with his neighborhood chocolatier, baker and perfumier in Avignon. And so, after "a year of scarves and 2-hour lunches," he moved home and once again picked up his favorite tasting spoon — a big-bellied, sterling silver antique found in a stall in Tinsukia, Assam. Steve's vision was haute tea couture. Extra-small-is-beautiful. And with characteristic humility, he rejected the title of tea master, and chose to be simply “teamaker”. Today, Smith is beloved by consumers who seek out premium beverages experiences to elevate their every moment. Head Teamaker Ravi Kroesen and his team oversee the consistency of the collection, craft unexpected partnerships with fellow tastemakers like Salt & Straw Ice Cream and Top Chef’s Gregory Gourdet, and source exceptional single-origin teas for their Reserve Series collection. Smith Teamaker is available online at smithtea.comand in select hotels, restaurants, specialty shops and grocery stores across the nation.