Our Story

ToMaMe Tea was birthed from a love of books, a love of family and a love of self. My earliest childhood memories are of reading books and bonding with my family. Tellingly, one of my favorite childhood books was “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. I identified so much with inquisitive, adventurous little Alice. She knew what she knew and didn’t know what she didn’t know, and set out into the world with confidence in the former while determined to learn about the latter.

As I got deeper and deeper into adulthood, I found my life becoming busier and busier. Times where I could treasure tea and a good book seemed more and more scarce. As I became aware of the lack of balance this signaled, I became determined to spend more time enjoying my life, family and friends. Taking time for all three separately and together became more important than ever.

I began to make my own blends to enjoy on afternoons filled with decompressing and page turning. I shared these blends with family and friends, enjoying seeing them partake in something I had poured love into. My family took note and I found myself moved to tears one Christmas morning after I opened box after box of the cutest tea sets. My mom watched me and explained, “ I tried to find you a tea subscription service, but none of the options seemed like anything you’d enjoy. You should start your own tea company.” …and ToMaMe Tea was born.

Pronounced “Tew-Mah-Mee,” the company name is both a play on a nickname my mom gave me and my own personal dedication to my mother. If it weren’t for her indulging in her own Little Alice, I would never have started this journey.

I hope each cup of our tea brings you enjoyment. I hope each sip feels the same way I feel while reading a book, sipping tea at the window on a spring day. ToMaMe Tea blends are labors of love and I thank you for allowing me to share that love with you.

-Sheneka