What does the "Norbu" name mean?
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The name "Norbu" is a Tibetan language word that means "precious jewel." It is a common name (or part of a name) in many Himalayan cultures, and, in Buddhist tradition, the term refers to a metaphorical "precious jewel" of wisdom that is passed from teacher to student. In addition to becoming the name of this company, it is a nickname that I was given by a local Tibetan friend when traveling on the Old Tea Horse Road in the Dechen (sometimes spelled Deqin) Tibetan Autonomous Region of Northern Yunnan Province, China in 2007.
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After this 2007 experience-of-a-lifetime visit to Yunnan and Tibet, I decided to start a small tea company, and Norbu was the obvious name to use for my new company since it honors both the amazing people who gave me the nickname and my personal affinity for Himalayan cultures in general. Over the ensuing years, I was fortunate enough to make many tea loving & producing friends from all over the world, and our catalog of available products grew to encompass most of the tea producing world from India to Japan and everywhere in between. It is a real privilege to be able to share the amazing stories and teas of my friends with you.
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Photo Taken Summer, 2007 somewhere near Gyantse, Tibet Autonomous Region.
Founder
Greg at Temi Tea Estate, Sikkim, India.
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My name is Greg Glancy, and this company is my fault.
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