Our Journey to Perfect Tea
From the misty mountains of ancient tea gardens to your cup, we’ve spent three decades perfecting the art of exceptional tea. Our story begins with a simple belief: that every leaf holds the potential for transformation, and every sip should transport you to the place where it grew.
Discover Our StoryOur Story
The Beginning
Founded by tea enthusiast James Chen in a small San Francisco garage, with a vision to bring authentic Chinese teas to American homes.
First Garden Partnership
Established relationships with organic tea gardens in Darjeeling, expanding our collection with world-renowned black teas.
Sustainable Facility
Opened our state-of-the-art processing facility, becoming the first carbon-neutral tea company in North America.
Global Recognition
Today, we work with 27 organic tea gardens across 5 continents, serving tea lovers in 45 countries worldwide.
Sourcing & Quality
Our Grower Partnerships
We work directly with small family farms, ensuring fair wages and sustainable farming practices.
Certifications
Meet Our Team
Sarah Mitchell
CEO & Founder
Favorite Tea: Jasmine Pearl
Leading our vision for sustainable tea since 2015.
Wei Zhang
Master Tea Blender
Favorite Tea: Oolong Tie Guan Yin
30 years of experience in artisan tea crafting.
Roberto Silva
Director of Sourcing
Favorite Tea: Golden Yunnan
Building relationships with growers worldwide.
Emily Chen
Quality Assurance
Favorite Tea: Sencha Green
Ensuring every batch meets our standards.
Our Sustainability Commitment
📦 Eco-Friendly Packaging
Our packaging is 100% biodegradable, made from recycled materials and plant-based inks.
🚚 Carbon-Neutral Shipping
We offset all shipping emissions through certified carbon offset programs.
♻️ Zero Waste Initiative
All tea leaves are composted or upcycled into natural products.
From Leaf to Cup
Harvest
Hand-picked at peak freshness
Withering
Natural drying process
Processing
Careful oxidation & rolling
Quality Testing
Rigorous quality checks
Brew
Perfect cup awaits
Awards & Recognition
Global Tea Championship
Best Oolong Tea – 2022
International Food Award
Excellence in Sustainability
Chefs’ Choice Award
Premium Quality Selection
Press Mentions
“The gold standard for artisan tea in America.”
— Food & Wine Magazine
“Transforming the way we think about sustainable tea.”
— The New York Times
Visit Our Tasting Room
Experience our teas firsthand at our San Francisco facility. Join us for daily tastings and educational workshops.