Stash Tea Company
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| Company type | Private (subsidiary of Yamamotoyama Tea Company) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail / Wholesale Tea & Herbal teas |
| Founded | 1972 in Portland, Oregon |
| Headquarters | Tigard, Oregon, USA Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Products | Loose-Leaf Tea Bagged Tea Teaware & Tea-Related Products |
| Website | StashTea.com |
Stash Tea Company operates as a privately held enterprise specializing in tea and herbal tea, previously headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, a suburb near Portland. Although plans were announced in 2022 to shift its main office to the Galleria building located in downtown Portland by the end of that year, as of February 2024, no new retail or administrative premises have been launched, and no further announcements regarding the move have been made.
History
Established in 1972 by Steve Lee, Dave Leger, and Steven Smith—who is also known for co-founding Steven Smith Teamaker and founding Tazo—Stash originated within a Victorian residence in Portland. Initially, it supplied loose herbal teas and bulk herbs to natural food retailers before broadening its offerings to include bagged teas and curated herbal blends tailored for upscale dining establishments.
The brand's name draws inspiration from tea lore: historically, clipper ship captains were gifted the finest teas as their personal "stash."
In 1993, ownership of Stash transferred to the Yamamotoyama Tea Company.
A retail outlet was launched by Stash in 2005 at Bridgeport Village shopping center in Tigard. This store ceased operations in mid-2022 with intentions to relocate downtown; however, no new location has commenced operations as of early 2024.
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- Food and drink companies established in 1972
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