I think the way many high achievers – for lack of a better term – become such is by having the ability to see where they are strong and weak, and designate where they are weak and focus where they are strong. They also are “artists” at putting people in positions to succeed. This is the goal at Our Home Tea L.L.C.

To that end, we are looking for sales folks and/or distributors to build our brand across the country. As we are rolling out the network of sales people we have huge territories that are wide open. We want to work with people who understand how to build an organization and develop a customer base. IF you don’t know how to do these things but are enthusiastic, focused and willing to work hard we can teach you.

We ask that our distributors purchase our “Tea business in a box” kit as a way to put “put some skin in the game” to start, and also because when a distributor starts out they are getting a lot of product and we were concerned that some “clever” tea lovers out there would request the tea kit and then just enjoy the books, tea pots, and cups and the couple pounds of tea and other fun things one gets when  one becomes a distributor and we would never hear from them again – actually we could see someone trying to become a distributor several times!!! This is why we have the money back agreement, which says that after 90 days you decide this is not for you we will give you your money back for anything you have not used. Basically, if you sell everything in your kit you will earn more than the kit coast you, and when you do that you will be well on your way to developing your customer base.

Most important have fun!!! “Have fun, make money” is a great little motto. Most often we find if we are having fun we will be making money, and if we are making money we will more than likely be having fun!!!

So send us a note, or give us a call and let’s have some fun and make some money. Become an Our Home Tea L.L.C. distributor.

We have begun the “official” development of our distributor network and we are off to a good start. We are focused right now on really focusing on training our distributors about loose leaf tea so they feel comfortable in talking intelligently about the product. The Our Home Tea goal is to see that our distributors and sales staff can grow within the company.  As one of the key goals of Our Home Tea L.L.C. is to “re-introduce tea to America” by educating folks about the difference between loose leaf tea or whole leaf tea and the “bag in the box” stuff that our grand mothers would sometimes pull out of the cupboard and into the warm to hot liquor pour honey, sugar or lemon and the mixture would often leave a slight “film” on one’s teeth!!! The “stuff” which I personally think we should call “tea snuff” – because when wet the bag in a box tea looks very similar to the “snuff” or tobacco my grandfather used to chew.  Yeah. Yuk!!!

Our Home Tea L.L.C. is committed to being an employee owned company down the road and so we want our distributors to exceed exceedingly well!!! We tell our distributors that our “Tea Business in a Box” model is not a “get rich quick” program rather a slow and steady return on commitment!!! Tea drinkers will become committed to us as we are committed to providing a quality service and quality products.

The next big roll out will be popping out of the box in the days ahead and we think people will enjoy what we are doing. Having fun is part of the program – and yes that is a hint!!!

This tea blend is a little magical in appearance. You open it up and it’s like a fireworks display. Ok, maybe not quite like that ‹ but there are a LOT of pretty colors! Red, yellow, orange, green, and the stunning blue of the blue cornflower. It has an exceptional aroma too ‹ you might even think, wow, that’s such a strong aroma that it might be too strong a cup for me.
But that concern will be dispelled 3-5 minutes later when you drink your first sip and think, wow, that’s incredibly smooth and balanced.

On my palate, the ingredients that stand out initially are the cardamom, licorice root, cinnamon and black pepper ‹ all personal faves from various masala chais I’ve loved over the years, including the one from Our Home Tea.
But that’s just the initial register. The orange peel in this adds the perfect amount and type of sweetness. The ginger and clove, equally subtle, give it just enough “bite”. I notice the fennel most in the aftertaste ‹ evoking the pleasant effect you get from those post-dinner fennel mixes they provide at some Indian restaurants. I’m not sure my palate is sophisticated enough to comment on the various other ingredients other than to say there’s clearly something in here beyond everything I know and can easily identify.
In that sense, this tea blend is not only yummy, it also stretches me and teaches me something new.

The Sencha is a wonderful base for this alchemy, and another element that puts Reiki Blend in a different class from masala chai. Now, I will add that the Sencha is not prominent ‹ if I was describing this to someone, I’d say it’s a blend that includes Sencha, rather than a Sencha accented by spices.
So, if you’re looking for a hearty cup of green tea, just go make yourself an awesome Sencha, or Chun Mee, or something. Save the Reiki Blend for when you’re craving a different and brilliantly flavorful treat.

I have tasted many teas since Boulder and have been amazed at the wonderful people and stories that make up the history of this truly amazing plant: “camellia sinensis”—tea. Of all the lessons learned thus far, one I hold close is that this is a drink that tastes much better when shared with family and friends.

The catch phrase at Our Home Tea is “Good friends sharing good Tea.” It is a simple idea, which means a lot here in the upper Midwest, where the winter nights get cold and the summer days are long and hot. What better drink than one which can satisfy you all year long?

My goal in starting Our Home Tea is to give a venue for family and friends to taste and share memorable times and outstanding teas from around the world in a wonderful atmosphere—Home.

Please enjoy your time here, visit some of the embedded links, and share what you will with others. My goal is to have friends sharing tea with friends all over America, and I invite you to join us.

Hans Wold,

Owner,

Our Home Tea

We are a company that is looking for sales people to develop the fundraising arm of the company and we are also looking for home based distributors. Another key that Our Home Tea has focused on is the idea of the virtual office. As we “reintroduce tea to America” it is important that we keep costs low and we are determined to have one of the most unique work environments in the country. Generally speaking office space is a high cost item and commuting to and from a work place is such a waste of worker time and comfort. When computing staff productivity firms do not add to that algorithm the “cost” to productivity of commuting. The average commute time in the Twin Cities Metro is now around 50 minutes a day. Nationally each employee commutes 100 hours per year. That is a lot of wasted productivity and wear and tear on cars, roads and the environment.

The experiment continues…

One of the projects we are developing is a discussion about “building a business that has soul”.  In the wake of all the “bad karma” being put out by some of our big business brethren we feel it is important that we have this discussion within the industry and with our customers.

I have to admit I was not sure our industry is really a place where we need to have this discussion but then decided to put it out there, so folks will see we are pretty transparent. As a matter of fact, I think the tea industry – at least the firms I have worked with – is making up for some of the bad karma I referred to earlier. I do see some pricing that really makes me scratch my head from time to time.  How does the price charged by a firm or the profit made per unit tie into the “soul” conversation? Is there a karma issue here? What is a fair profit? Is there a “fair profit scale”?

The true “free marketer” would say raise the price to they highest profit point – It seems to be doing well for the banks and the oil companies (yeah that was a little dig for these two industries messing up our karma) but it has not put them in the best public light either. Is there an option to the pure “free market” pricing? Is there fair market pricing? Is there any reason to have this conversation?

Learning the lessons put in front of you!!!

The term “getting spread too thin” comes to mind on this Friday.  Another “learning opportunity” hit me square in the face like a two by four today. I have been developing a loose association with a small business owner who has an “antique store” and she has wanted to be able to offer tea to customers, and then of course carry the Our Home Tea products, I initially just gave her a couple of tea pots and cups, but she asked – more than once – if I could provide her with tea. I would stop in every once in a while to see her and chat and she would ask for some tea and I would say, “Yes, I will drop some off.” Of course I did not follow up appropriately as I had just taken on too many things and just “spread myself too thin” and that just is not a good enough excuse being derelict in providing good service to my customers.

Well, a year later – today – I stopped in again, and she was very understanding but very up front and honest. She said that she had waited a couple times when I told her I would be in “later in the day” or “tomorrow”. She is a semi-retired small business owner now running the antique shop as a “hobby” so she was very understanding when I explained to her that I just had too many things on my plate. To rectify the situation I told her I was going to make it right “right now” and I went and got tea, and a tea stand, and cups, and filters, and pots, and samples and set up a nice little “tea corner” for her right away.

When I was leaving I apologized again and she smiled and told me that “our most important people after our family is our customers, I won’t think any more bad thoughts about you know.” She laughed and said she would see me later. I felt like our relationship was back in order.

The two opportunities to learn and grow that I took away from this situation are, put your clients in the front of the line and do what you tell them you are going to do. Be honest. It would have been much better to up front in the first place and analyze the cost benefit of servicing this customer. If it is not worth the time and effort just say so. Be tactful of course, but if you cannot meet the needs of a client/customer don’t say you can!!! Duh!

Second, if you are not satisfied with the service or response you are getting from your providers just tell them. Don’t be rude, and as a matter of fact you can have a little fun with them and still get the point across. So thanks Joyce – the antique shop owner – for the valuable lessons and thank you karma for letting me turn some bad into good and knowing enough to stop and learn the lessons that are taught to me.

The “Tea Faces” refer to the upcoming programs which are still in development stages. These programs will encompass getting younger people – a group which currently does not make up a very large percentage of tea drinkers – to get involved with some fun activities and become “a part” of the company by appearing on packaging, video’s and public outreach.

More to come, soon…