White tea and Skincare

Well it has been a while...a lot of changes in the time since I last posted an update. Excited to report that China White looseleaf tea sales are still going strong. More recently as many local Christchurch businesses have either re-opened or relocated to new premises. Still continuing to receive enquiries through word of mouth, not only locally but more recently from as far as Northland in the North, and Picton in the South Island. As an update, as well as continuing to manage and run China White, I also now contract to Linden Leaves Limited, a Christchurch based award winning bodycare company, as their Corporate Sales Manager and Aromatherapist. I really enjoy promoting their new Skincare range where 7 facial skincare products include organic white tea...a great synergy between the two brands! Images to follow soon...

Red to the Black

HANDS UP WELLINGTON is soon to present RED TO THE BLACK, a CHRISTCHURCH RETAIL EXPO on the weekend 2nd and 3rd July at TSB Bank Arena, Wellington.
We are thrilled that CHINA WHITE has been given a very exciting opportunity to be involved.
Wellington is most generously hosting an overwhelming number of Christchurch businesses during this time. We feel so incredibly lucky!!!
www.handsupwellington.co.nz

Visit our stand at site 9. Sample CHINA WHITE organic ice tea and hot teas. Looking forward to offering tastings at this Expo which runs from 10.30am to 6.00pm on Saturday 2 July. Also 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday 3 July.

CHINA WHITE after 22 February quake

A few photos taken around home on the day of the destructive earthquake on 22 February 2011, in Christchurch.
What a challenging 8 months it has been for all in Christchurch and Canterbury, since the day the first quake struck on 4 September. For China White, fortunately our families, customers and suppliers are all safe and well. My heart goes out to those who have suffered the loss of loved ones. I feel deep sadness for my customers who have lost their businesses that include many cafes, retail outlets, also supermarkets.
With a very damaged house that is fortunately still liveable but may possibly need to be demolished, we cannot imagine how it would feel to be displaced at this time or have a home that is condemned. We feel so incredibly lucky to be safe and well. Our little Lily, now a wee toddler keeps us smiling and happy.
3 months on, things are beginning to progress and now looking forward to planning the next steps for China White. It helps greatly that some of my customers are planning to rebuild or reopen their businesses. They have a strong will to pursue their ambitions, goals and passions and succeed. This is what drives me.
Moving into winter, plans are in place to focus on my looseleaf tea range. How wonderful it is to have tremendous support from my customers outside the Christchurch area, showing they are very keen to help support small Christchurch businesses. I feel incredibly grateful for the unexpected opportunities that continue to present themselves following this strange turn of events. Watch this space!

CHINA WHITE STORY on Asia Downunder

How exciting that Asia Downunder interviewed me for a CHINA WHITE story which featured on Sunday, 24 October, TV one. Here is the link on youtube....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQmyX00jUAk&feature=share

China White and Linden Leaves at BEAUTY WEEK at H and J Smith, Invercargill

I am SO excited about our first ever China White and Linden Leaves joint promotion.
Details follow...

It’s Beauty Week at H and J Smith!

Join China White Tea and Linden Leaves at H and J Smith, Invercargill on Thursday 12 August and Friday 13 August.
Indulge in a complimentary luxurious hand massage while enjoying a cup of delicious China White Tea...

Don’t delay! There is no better time to start your Christmas shopping than after this calming dual luxury experience. A special prize draw and exclusive gift with purchase awaits you.

China White featured in Sunday Star Times today!

China White organic white tea featured in today's Sunday Star Times in the FOOD/the pantry section of Escape. What a great photo and write-up...
'Once reserved as a luxury beverage for the Emperor of China, white tea comes from the same plant as black and green teas but is picked younger and undergoes very little processing, leaving it light and delicate in taste. Less caffeine than other teas but more antioxidants. At Farro Fresh, RRP $9.99 (50g). www.chinawhite.co.nz'

Farro Fresh have recently come on board as a China White Retailer. I am proud to be supplying Farro Fresh, as this is a wonderfully unique gourmet food market selling only the finest New Zealand food products: www.farrofresh.co.nz