I asked for a sample of the same.
Truthfully, I don't rememebr what the search was for - I think for a
tea mentioned recently on this list - it may have been zhong guo cha?
Anyway, I was amazed at the quantity and array of the tea available and
thanks for all the info.
Shen

Dominic T. wrote:
> Shen wrote:
> > Hello, everyone,
> > While googling, I've found this site:
> > https://secure.worldsourceintl.com/index.htm. They seem to have a huige
> > selection of teas. Does anyone know of them and if they are reputable?
> > Thanks.
> > Shen
>
> OK Shen, here is some info for you and anyone else interested:
>
> Zhong Guo Cha
> 175 Burr Hill Rd.
> PO Box 933
> Killingworth, CT 06419
> United States
> Phone: 860-663-1399
> Fax: 860-267-0219
>
> www.zgc-wsi.com
>
> They are registered for a booth at the 2007 World Tea Expo
> (6/9/07-6/11/07) in ATL, GA. Their booth seems to be huge, which means
> someone is putting up some fairly big bucks to get noticed.
>
> The Website was registered in Aug, 2004 and it was created with MS
> Frontpage for them by "Plastic Design Hong Kong Ltd"
>
> It is hosted by xdf.net
> Makara, John
> xdf.net LLC
> PO Box 33
> New Britain, CT 06050-0033
> US
> 8606121047 fax: 8606121048
>
> The domain is registered until 2014 which also makes it seem pretty
> legit and show that they have plans of sticking around. Their SSL
> certificate (secure website cert.) is valid and good for over 2 more
> years.
>
> Beyond all of this if you click on their "Tea Events" link at the
> bottom of their page you will find they must have a Brick and Mortar
> store in Killingworth , CT and offer some great tea tasting
> opportunites for FREE and invite folks to bring a friend.
>
> overall I have to say that the site and company seems very legit, their
> prices (based on a couple quick checks) seem to be fair if a little
> high, and I have not seen their shiping charges. I did register for a
> free sample, and if I receive it I plan on making an order for a few of
> their greens and their Dan Cong.
>
> Hope that helps... I haven't had a chance to research the business
> owner or registration yet because I'm home and don't have access.
>
> - Dominic