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Portrait n°1 : Inaya Inul Rapthpaha Mirahawatta Voici Inaya, une belle femme de 55 ans. Elle habite le village de Kotakithula dans la région d’Uva. Sa famille et les autres femmes du village la décrivent comme une visionnaire, une personne empathique et intelligente qui s’occupe toujours des autres. Ses yeux en disent tant. Ils dégagent une bienveillance incroyable. Et lorsque nos regards se croisent, ceux de 2 femmes, 2 mères, un lien fort se crée immédiatement. C’est Inaya qui a eu une...

Ayant pris avec joie la direction de terre d’Oc il y a près d’un an et pouvant enfin revoyager post-Covid, j’avais hâte d’aller à la rencontre de nos petits fournisseurs du Sri Lanka et des plantations de thés et épices dont j’ai tant entendu parler. Quelles découvertes, quel émerveillement, quelles émotions pendant ce voyage en avril 2022 au Sri Lanka « la perle d’Asie » qui porte si bien son surnom. Si ce fut une semaine fantastique remplie de vues époustouflantes depuis les montagnes...

Né du talent des femmes Depuis 1995, de la Haute-Provence au monde entier, nous sommes un collectif de femmes, et aussi de quelques hommes, passionné(e)s & engagé(e)s à créer un monde plus beau et solidaire. Qu'il s'agisse d'un thé, d'une bougie, d'une eau parfumée ou d'un mélange d'huiles essentielles, nous créons de façon artisanale au travers de nos échanges et de nos rencontres des produits qui font du bien. En 2021, notre fondatrice Valérie Roubaud, nous a passé les rênes de...

This ancient and wonderfully flavorful beverage continues to reveal a wealth of remarkable benefits, including the many ways its leaves can be reused after brewing. As more and more of us seek to protect the environment through simple everyday actions—reducing waste and giving a second life to used items—tea holds a few surprising secrets. From the garden to the home, used tea leaves can be put to good use in ways that help reduce waste while enhancing daily life. Here are some practical tips...

A heartfelt THANK YOU for your loyalty, trust, and support throughout 2021. It has been a particularly meaningful year for us, as terre d’Oc officially became a mission-driven company, a new foundation that now guides everything we do and every initiative we undertake.

The Christmas holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year, filled with delicious treats featuring warming spices, traditional festive dishes, and seasonal fruits. It is a time of togetherness and celebration, perfect for enjoying the company of loved ones and cozying up by the fire with a good book in one hand and a steaming cup of tea in the other. Whether you are a casual tea drinker or a true tea enthusiast, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to discover the countless indulgent...

As the days grow shorter, the cold settles in, festive lights begin to sparkle and illuminate towns and cities, and families prepare for the holiday season. Christmas is a time filled with magic and wonder—a season of reflection, togetherness, celebrations, family meals, and, of course, gift-giving and festive gatherings. While a cup of tea may not carry the same symbolism as a steaming glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate, it remains a winter favorite, especially for its comforting and...

It is already 6 a.m. Marcello finishes his chimarrão, his beloved yerba maté, and gazes out at the forest that provides both his daily infusion and his livelihood. At the very least, his maté supplies him with vitamins and stimulating caffeine to help combat the fatigue of the working day ahead. He could be working at the processing facility, spending an eight-hour shift receiving sacks of maté and emptying them so that the fresh, elliptical green leaves harvested from native trees can be...

My name is Michelle Gallinati Hey, I am 36 years old, and I have been working for this yerba maté producer for the past year after changing companies. In fact, I have been working in the maté industry for over 10 years, following an earlier career in human resources. I am responsible for quality management and certification audits. I truly enjoy my work, and thanks to my experience, I no longer require additional training.

C’est dans le petit village de Kotakithula dans la région d’UVA près de Udapillegama dans le sud du Sri Lanka, que j’ai rencontré les femmes du thé.