Malabar Trading Company

Annaliese and Michael Keller and Andrew Cohen
1057 Nobel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-469.8233
http://www.malabartradingco.com
annaliese@malabartradingco.com

Markets: Aptos

Products: Signature chai spice blends, premium loose teas, tisanes, teawares, seasonal gift baskets; exotic spice and herbal blends line to be launched late 2007. Tea classes and education are available.

History/Philosophy: Malabar Trading Company, purveyor of fine teas and spices, sells premium and rare single estate teas, signature chai spice blends, and herbal tisanes. Teas are hand selected from the world’s finest tea gardens and estates, crafted by consummate tea artisans. We are passionate about providing our customers with the freshest, highest quality teas and have an excellent selection that will appeal to novices as well as sophisticated tea connoisseurs. We have one of the largest selections of rare oolong teas, as well as award winning blends.

We are dedicated to educating our customers about the fascinating world of tea, from appreciating the nuances in critical appraising and tasting of fine teas to enjoying the exhilarating harmony of flavors of this beguiling “drinkable art” to the fullest.

Certifications: Specialty Tea Institute

Professional Memberships:
Tea Association of the US
Specialty Tea Institute
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
Slow Food USA
Culinary Alliance of Santa Cruz County (board member; CASCC currently inactive)
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets