In many ways, this was one of the best years ever for the Joshi family. We had several exciting things happen this year. For starters, Jaya Teas Company began its life this year, bringing to fruition a long held dream of doing something with tea, our family tradition. Jaya Teas started in May, and since then we have had a steady build up of support from the tea drinking community in United States. We participated in several wine festivals around New Jersey, and met so many people who appreciated our philosophy, encouraged us, and promised to support us in our endeavor. We were also lucky to be able to participate in the NY Fancy Food Show, where our packaging design and overall marketing concept was received with great interest.

We had our first store placement when Whole Earth Center in Princeton decided to carry our teas. Soon threafter we received further boost with Holsome Center of Princeton, and Village Traditions in Lawrenceville, NJ also deciding to carry our teas. Overall, we are thrilled to receive this kind of support from local stores, and hope to expand further in 2005.

We also started to support community activities with the support of Melissa Sturno’s fund raising drive for Avon Breast Cancer Walk, and hope to do more with her in the coming year. Overall, 2004 shaped up to be an exciting year for us and and none of this would have been possible without your support. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!