CHEERICUP - Key Persons

Mark T. Wendell's first imported teas originated from the island of Formosa (Taiwan.) His unusual Formosan Lapsang Souchong, HU-KWA, and Formosan Keemun were unknown in this country a hundred years ago. Mr. Wendell also had an affinity for the lighter Ceylon teas, so he created a special blend to market under his own name. He blended several high and low grown Ceylon teas into what he called a "Cheery" cup of tea. From that time forward, he called his blend Cheericup Ceylon. For the most part, we have been able to source teas from the original districts that Mr. Wendell used: Dimbulla, Rhuna and Uva.