I sent for a sample of their tea and got a very nice note from them. They
asked several questions about the type of tea that I like and where I heard
of their site. He said that they would like to send me some additional
samples. My feelings are that I will buy tea from them. I like the fact
that they took the time to reply to my email personally and not some form
mail. I am not very knowledgeable about tea, but do know what I like. I
have learned lots from reading the groups postings.
Anna

Here is part of the final email from them.


(I select the teas myself in Asia, and we pack them ourselves in China.
We have a US and a Hong Kong office, as well as our packaging location
in China.

I travel to the famous growing regions, and select suppliers that I feel
are good reliable companies to work with. I then buy from them, and we
package in China.

I hope we can develop a tea relationship. I believe you will be pleased
with the quality of the teas.)

The email was signed by Phil Parda.


"Shen" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>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
>