Mamancy Tea Shop Now Open

Anne Johnson, founder of Mamancy Tea, launched her business in a kiosk at Washington Square Mall in December 2018, to gauge interest in her product and to better understand the needs of customers. Just one year later, she decided to test out the local market scene, and applied to our Gifted Holiday Market. Her year at the kiosk prepped her well for the crush of market-goers, and she handled her first market with poise and a warm smile the entire evening. Watch her interview at the market in the KATU’s coverage of the event here.

You can now visit her at her first brick and mortar shop which opened just this April. Inside of her shop there is ample room to move about and peruse more than 20 blends of pre-bagged, loose leaf tea. “If you were to visit me here, I would offer you a cup of tea,” says Anne. “I think tea is one of the main points of connection across the world.” No matter if you enjoy green, herbal, chai, white, oolong, rooibos, mate, puerh, or strictly organic teas -- she’s got you covered. 

Anne was born and raised in Kenya, so she grew up in a culture where a lot of chai and black tea is enjoyed. For this reason, her preference is for “spicy, full-mouth flavored” tea, and the act of sitting and drinking tea with friends and family has deep significance to her. After moving to the United States, she went to school to be a tea sommelier which taught her a deep appreciation for the less full-bodied options, as well. For those who do not enjoy tea as spicy as she does, she recommends her raspberry chamomile blend as it is sweet, flavorful, and also non caffeinated. Her go-to tea for all seasons is the hibiscus blend, which is high in antioxidants. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. 

Anne takes great pride in the quality of tea companies she works with. Specifically, transparency in sourcing is a priority for her. Because her business is small, it’s difficult for her to foster a relationship with the farmers of her tea directly, as they are sourced from around the world. Instead, she does her research, finding companies to work with that disclose their practices, and clearly respect those they work with. For instance, she will not order tea from a company she cannot feel confident pays their workers fair, living wages.

Not a fan of tea? Don’t worry, as she makes chocolates, too. They are made from single-origin, fair trade cocoa, and they’re absolutely beautiful.

When you are ready to treat yourself or someone else, stop on by for a cup of tea and perhaps a little more at her shop at 2831 SW Cornelius Pass Rd, Ste # 210.  Hillsboro, Oregon 97123.