Advertising Disclosure

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

We participate in affiliate marketing programs with various companies and retailers. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate commissions help support our work in sharing traditional tea culture knowledge.

Types of Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate programs with:

• →Tea suppliers and retailers offering traditional and heritage teas
• →Manufacturers and distributors of tea ware and preparation equipment
• →Publishers of books and educational materials about tea culture
• →Online platforms and services related to tea education and appreciation

How Affiliate Compensation Works

When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, the retailer pays us a percentage of the sale. This commission varies by program and product category but typically ranges from two to fifteen percent of the purchase price. The price you pay is the same whether you use our affiliate link or access the retailer directly.

Our Product Recommendation Policy

We only recommend products and services that we have personally used, thoroughly researched, or believe will provide genuine value to those interested in traditional tea culture. Our recommendations are based on quality, authenticity, and alignment with traditional practices, not on potential commission rates. If we haven't personally used a product we mention, we will clearly state this.

Financial Relationship Transparency

When content includes affiliate links or is influenced by affiliate relationships, we strive to disclose this clearly. However, please assume that any product links or recommendations on our website may be affiliate links. Your support through these links helps us continue providing educational content about tea culture at no cost to you.

What Constitutes Sponsored Content

Occasionally, we may create content in partnership with brands, tea producers, or organizations that compensate us directly. This compensation may take the form of monetary payment, free products for review, or other benefits. Any such sponsored content will be clearly labeled as sponsored, paid partnership, or similar appropriate disclosure.

Our Editorial Independence

While we appreciate partnerships that help support our work, we maintain editorial independence in all sponsored content. We retain full control over what we publish and how we present information. We will not publish sponsored content that contradicts our values, misrepresents traditional tea culture, or promotes products we wouldn't genuinely recommend.

Sponsored Content Labeling

All sponsored content will be clearly identified with labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," "In Partnership With," or similar clear disclosure language. These disclosures will appear prominently at the beginning of the content so you can make informed decisions about how you interpret the information.

Review and Gift Products

We sometimes receive tea samples, tea ware, or other products from companies at no cost for review purposes. While receiving a product for free doesn't obligate us to provide a positive review, we acknowledge that it represents a form of compensation. When reviewing products we've received for free, we will disclose this relationship.

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Advertising Partners We May Work With

Our advertising partners may include Google AdSense, media networks specializing in lifestyle and cultural content, and other advertising platforms that align with our values. These partners have their own privacy policies and data collection practices, which you can review on their respective websites.

Behavioral Targeting and Personalization

Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites to show you personalized advertisements. This practice, known as behavioral advertising or interest-based advertising, aims to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests.

Cookie Usage for Advertising

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• →Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
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Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

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Impact of Blocking Advertisements

Advertising revenue helps support the free educational content we provide about traditional tea culture. If you choose to block advertisements or opt out of personalized advertising, you may see less relevant ads, but you will still be able to access all of our content. We respect your choice regarding advertising preferences.