Royal Wedding Tea

The vision of Peter and Manelle Martino, who together formed the company in Annapolis in 2007, has been the driving force behind the mission of Capital Teas. Manelle Martino, described as a "renaissance woman," is the fifth consecutive generation of her family involved in the tea trade, with her great-great-grandfather, Francis Van Reyk, emigrating to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in the 1870s to be at the forefront of that country's tea industry. Serving as the company's Board Chairman, Manelle's passion for tea is a family legacy that she strives to share with the world.

On the other hand, Peter Martino is a successful serial entrepreneur, a former nuclear submarine officer, and an attorney who has a dual passion for both tea and for building companies into leading brands. He leads Capital Teas as the CEO, steering the company's mission to educate people and inspire lives through the wonders of tea, one cup at a time.

The first Capital Teas store opened on September 8, 2007, in a centuries-old, charming building in Annapolis. Maintaining a connection to family tradition, the Martinos import tea from the same estate that Manelle's great-great-grandfather planted, as well as from many other places around the world. Each Capital Teas boutique, from the very first store to the current larger tea bars & boutiques, has been designed to provide customers with a multi-sensory experience, where exploration is encouraged and curiosity is rewarded.

Customers are invited to discover the magic, complexity, and sense of well-being derived from tea. The company imports, blends, and crafts more than 200 varieties of tea, with ingredients from 20 countries, ensuring that the selections in its stores are always kept seasonal, exciting, and enjoyable. Through its website, Capital Teas ships to followers in all 50 states and internationally.

One of the products offered by Capital Teas is the Union of its bold Cream Earl Grey Black and its light and refreshing Cream Earl Grey White. This tea has approximately 15% of the caffeine content of coffee and is a great source of antioxidants, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. Additionally, black tea and white tea have been shown to reduce cholesterol, and the tea may also be a mentally stimulating beverage.

The Union of Cream Earl Grey Black tea and Cream Earl Grey White tea is enhanced with the essence of roses, providing a high caffeine content and a great source of antioxidants. This premium Royal Wedding black and white tea is made by Capital Teas, a company dedicated to educating and inspiring people through the wonders of tea.

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