Sunday, February 21, 2010

It's Been A Great Ride!

Greetings!

Well, it has been a great ride - but, all good things come to an end, and I really feel it is time for me to close shop with LiberTEAS.

Please know that this decision did not come lightly. It is something that I've been thinking about for quite some time now... many months, in fact. I have thought long and hard, weighed the pros and cons, and I just realize that it would be best for me to let it go.

There are many reasons behind it. But the main reason is that I feel it's what is best for me and my family.

Over the course of the coming weeks, I will be blending what teas I have left, and posting my remaining stock in my Artfire store. I will not be reopening my 1000Markets shop (which I closed right around the holidays after my supply of tins depleted), and I will be closing my Etsy store some time in the coming week.

So for those of you who want tea - please shop at my Artfire Tea Shop, because, this time... once my current stock is gone, it's really gone, I won't be restocking.

I will still be around in the tea community though. I post regularly to the Tea Review Blog and will continue to review teas for them. I love tea, and that passion has not diminished. I just feel that the passion can still be experienced as a tea reviewer, and not as a tea purveyor. It is simpler that way for me.

And, every now and then, if I happen to get a wild idea for a tea flavor, I might pull together the ingredients and give it a try... if I like the blend, I'll sell it as a limited edition flavor. And... every now and then, if YOU happen to get a wild idea for a tea flavor, don't hesitate to contact me... I'll see what I can do about creating the blend for you.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me over the years... I truly appreciate each and every one of you. I hope you can understand my need to do this for myself.

Sincerely,
Anne aka LiberTEAS

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2 comments:

Unknown said...

I wish you the best Anne! You have to do what is best for you and I have had to make similar decisions myself as of late! Just because you no longer SELL your passion doesn't mean it's not your passion anymore!
Best of luck!! :)
~~Amy

Karley Ziegler Mott said...

I don't know how I managed to miss this post or I would've commented right away.

Anne, I completely understand your need to close. I think people sometimes think women business owners really can have it all without understanding how hard it can be to manage an at home business and be there--really be there--for your family.

Your teas are wonderful and I will miss them. Best of luck to you!

Karley