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Portrait n°1 : Inaya Inul Rapthpaha Mirahawatta Meet Inaya, a remarkable 55-year-old woman who lives in the village of Kotakithula in Sri Lanka’s Uva region. Her family and the other women in the village describe her as a visionary, an empathetic and intelligent person who is always looking after others. Her eyes tell so much. They radiate extraordinary kindness. And when our eyes meet, those of two women and two...

Having happily taken over the leadership of Terre d’Oc nearly a year ago and finally being able to travel again after Covid, I was eager to meet our small-scale suppliers in Sri Lanka and visit the tea and spice plantations I had heard so much about.What discoveries, what wonder, what emotions during this trip to Sri Lanka in April 2022, the “Pearl of Asia”, a nickname it truly deserves.While it was a fantastic week filled with breathtaking views stretching from the mountains to the ocean,...

Né du talent des femmes Since 1995, from Haute-Provence to the rest of the world, we have been a collective of women, along with a few men, passionate and committed to creating Whether it is a tea, a candle, a scented water, or a blend of essential oils, we craft our products by hand through our exchanges and encounters, creating products that make people feel good. In 2021, our founder, Valérie Roubaud, handed over the reins of the company to us, and we are proud to continue her CSR...

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.