TEMPEST TEA CELEBRATES FAIR TRADE MONTH

October 2006 – Dallas, TX – October is Fair Trade month, and Tempest Tea is
hosting free tea tastings every week during the month of October.

“Tempest Tea is committed to supporting Fair Trade tea estates and assisting tea producing countries in their efforts to improve the lives of their workers. Additionally, many of these teas are of a superior quality, and Tempest is dedicated to bringing that quality to our customers.” says Jody Rudman, co-founder of Tempest Tea.

During the month of October, retailers nationwide will be promoting Fair Trade Certified products to raise awareness. In support of these national efforts, Tempest Tea, the only national tea wholesaler with a retail café selling Fair Trade teas, is offering free tea tastings every week throughout the month. For more information on the tea tastings, go to www.tempesttea.com.

Tempest Tea, a market leader in premium teas, offers a full line of tea blends and healthy beverages including Organic/Fair Trade CertifiedTM teas, chai teas and herbal boosts. Tempest Tea is located at 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 111, Dallas TX 75209. Additional information is available at 214-351-4TEA (4832) or www.tempesttea.com