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Origin &
Terroir.

Tea is a conversation between the land and the hand. We trace every leaf back to its heritage garden, soil, and altitude.

Heritage Discovery

Global Tea Origins.

World Tea Regions
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ChinaFujian

Wuyi Mountains

"Known for its unique 'Yan Yun' or rock rhyme, the mineral-rich rocky soil and constant mist of the Wuyi cliffs produce teas with unmatched depth and roasted complexity."

Altitude

800m - 1200m

Specialty

Rock Oolong (Yancha)

Soil Profile

Mineral-rich volcanic rock, gravelly loam

Climate

Humid subtropical, year-round mist

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Our Sourcing Regions

  • Wuyi Mountains, China

    Known for its unique 'Yan Yun' or rock rhyme, the mineral-rich rocky soil and constant mist of the Wuyi cliffs produce teas with unmatched depth and roasted complexity.

    Specialty: Rock Oolong (Yancha)

    Terroir: Mineral-rich volcanic rock, gravelly loam, 800m - 1200m

  • Hangzhou, China

    Home to China's most famous green tea. The West Lake microclimate and hand-firing techniques create a nutty, chestnut-like flavor profile that is prized worldwide.

    Specialty: Longjing (Dragon Well)

    Terroir: Acidic red soil, rich in phosphorus, 100m - 500m

  • Anxi, China

    The birthplace of Tie Guan Yin. Anxi's misty hills and long oolong-making tradition produce teas with orchid aroma, creamy texture, and layered floral sweetness.

    Specialty: Tie Guan Yin Oolong

    Terroir: Acidic red and yellow mountain soils, 500m - 1200m

  • Fuding, China

    One of China's most important white tea origins. Fuding is famous for Silver Needle and White Peony teas with soft florals, hay-like sweetness, and delicate texture.

    Specialty: White Tea

    Terroir: Mountain red soil with good drainage, 500m - 1000m

  • Qimen, China

    The home of Keemun, one of China's classic black teas. Qimen teas are known for smooth body, gentle smoke, fruit, orchid-like aroma, and refined sweetness.

    Specialty: Keemun Black Tea

    Terroir: Red-yellow mountain soil rich in minerals, 300m - 800m

  • Huangshan, China

    A mountain region famous for elegant green teas. Huangshan's mist, granite peaks, and cool spring conditions create teas with floral freshness and soft chestnut sweetness.

    Specialty: Maofeng

    Terroir: Mountain yellow soil, granite-influenced, well-drained, 500m - 1200m

  • Fenghuang Mountain, China

    A legendary oolong region known for single-bush Dan Cong teas. These teas are prized for naturally expressive aromas such as honey, orchid, almond, peach, and magnolia.

    Specialty: Dan Cong Oolong

    Terroir: Rocky mountain soil with strong drainage, 700m - 1500m

  • Yunnan, China

    Home to the world's oldest tea trees. High biodiversity and red clay soils produce powerful, fermented teas that age for decades.

    Specialty: Ancient Tree Pu-erh

    Terroir: Red clay, rich in iron and minerals, 1200m - 2400m

  • Shizuoka, Japan

    Japan's largest tea-producing region, benefiting from the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of Mt. Fuji and coastal breezes that temper the morning frost.

    Specialty: Sencha & Gyokuro

    Terroir: Volcanic ash, alluvial deposits, 200m - 600m

  • Yame, Japan

    One of Japan's most prestigious regions for shaded tea. Yame is especially famous for rich gyokuro with deep umami, smooth body, and elegant sweetness.

    Specialty: Gyokuro & Premium Matcha

    Terroir: Fertile loam with good drainage and high organic matter, 100m - 600m

  • Uji, Japan

    The birthplace of Japanese tea culture. The foggy river valleys and acidic soil create the ideal conditions for shade-grown teas with intense umami.

    Specialty: Ceremonial Matcha

    Terroir: Sandy loam, rich in organic matter, 100m - 300m

  • Darjeeling, India

    High-altitude Himalayan gardens. The steep slopes and unique weather patterns result in the distinct muscatel flavor of Darjeeling black teas.

    Specialty: Champagne of Teas

    Terroir: Forest litter, acidic mountain soil, 1000m - 2000m

  • Assam Valley, India

    The world's largest contiguous tea-growing region. Low-altitude, high-heat, and intense humidity produce the bold, malty character synonymous with classic breakfast teas.

    Specialty: Malty Black Teas

    Terroir: Deep alluvial silt, rich and clay-heavy, 45m - 60m

  • Nilgiri, India

    A high-altitude South Indian tea region producing fragrant, smooth, and bright teas. Nilgiri teas are often excellent for iced tea due to their clarity and brisk finish.

    Specialty: Fragrant Black Tea

    Terroir: Mountain loam with lateritic and clay components, 1000m - 2500m

  • Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka's highest tea region, producing bright, delicate, and fragrant teas. Nuwara Eliya teas often show floral, citrus, and brisk mountain character.

    Specialty: High-Grown Ceylon Tea

    Terroir: Highland red-yellow soil with good drainage, 1800m - 2200m

  • Ilam, Nepal

    Nepal's best-known tea region, producing aromatic Himalayan teas often compared with Darjeeling. Ilam teas can be floral, crisp, and elegant.

    Specialty: Himalayan Orthodox Tea

    Terroir: Acidic mountain soil rich in organic matter, 1000m - 2000m

  • Kericho, Kenya

    One of Africa's most important tea regions. Kericho's equatorial highlands produce brisk, colourful black teas widely used in breakfast blends.

    Specialty: Bright Black Tea

    Terroir: Deep red volcanic soil, iron-rich and fertile, 1800m - 2200m

  • Nile Valley, Egypt

    Egypt is one of the world's key chamomile origins. The dry climate and Nile irrigation support aromatic golden flowers with a sweet, apple-like fragrance.

    Specialty: Chamomile & Hibiscus

    Terroir: Alluvial Nile silt, fertile and mineral-rich, Sea Level - 100m

  • Rose Valley, Bulgaria

    A historic floral-growing valley between mountain ranges. It is known for Rosa damascena and increasingly for lavender with rich, honeyed aroma.

    Specialty: Lavender & Rose

    Terroir: Sandy mountain soil with good drainage, 300m - 700m

  • Cederberg, South Africa

    The only natural home of rooibos. The dry mountain climate and acidic sandstone soils create the needle-like leaves used for naturally caffeine-free rooibos infusions.

    Specialty: Rooibos

    Terroir: Coarse acidic sandstone soil, 400m - 900m

  • Misiones, Argentina

    Argentina's red-soil yerba mate heartland. Misiones produces grassy, energising mate with strong cultural importance across South America.

    Specialty: Yerba Mate

    Terroir: Red lateritic soil rich in iron, 200m - 500m

Technical Index

Origin Directory.

A comprehensive, structured index of every heritage garden and botanical origin in our catalog, organized by global zone and terroir profile.

East Asia

11 Technical Origins
China800m - 1200m
Wuyi Mountains

"Known for its unique 'Yan Yun' or rock rhyme, the mineral-rich rocky soil and constant mist of the Wuyi cliffs produce teas with unmatched depth and roasted complexity."

SpecialtyRock Oolong (Yancha)
China100m - 500m
Hangzhou

"Home to China's most famous green tea. The West Lake microclimate and hand-firing techniques create a nutty, chestnut-like flavor profile that is prized worldwide."

SpecialtyLongjing (Dragon Well)
China500m - 1200m
Anxi

"The birthplace of Tie Guan Yin. Anxi's misty hills and long oolong-making tradition produce teas with orchid aroma, creamy texture, and layered floral sweetness."

SpecialtyTie Guan Yin Oolong
China500m - 1000m
Fuding

"One of China's most important white tea origins. Fuding is famous for Silver Needle and White Peony teas with soft florals, hay-like sweetness, and delicate texture."

SpecialtyWhite Tea
China300m - 800m
Qimen

"The home of Keemun, one of China's classic black teas. Qimen teas are known for smooth body, gentle smoke, fruit, orchid-like aroma, and refined sweetness."

SpecialtyKeemun Black Tea
China500m - 1200m
Huangshan

"A mountain region famous for elegant green teas. Huangshan's mist, granite peaks, and cool spring conditions create teas with floral freshness and soft chestnut sweetness."

SpecialtyMaofeng
China700m - 1500m
Fenghuang Mountain

"A legendary oolong region known for single-bush Dan Cong teas. These teas are prized for naturally expressive aromas such as honey, orchid, almond, peach, and magnolia."

SpecialtyDan Cong Oolong
China1200m - 2400m
Yunnan

"Home to the world's oldest tea trees. High biodiversity and red clay soils produce powerful, fermented teas that age for decades."

SpecialtyAncient Tree Pu-erh
Japan200m - 600m
Shizuoka

"Japan's largest tea-producing region, benefiting from the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of Mt. Fuji and coastal breezes that temper the morning frost."

SpecialtySencha & Gyokuro
Japan100m - 600m
Yame

"One of Japan's most prestigious regions for shaded tea. Yame is especially famous for rich gyokuro with deep umami, smooth body, and elegant sweetness."

SpecialtyGyokuro & Premium Matcha
Japan100m - 300m
Uji

"The birthplace of Japanese tea culture. The foggy river valleys and acidic soil create the ideal conditions for shade-grown teas with intense umami."

SpecialtyCeremonial Matcha

South Asia

5 Technical Origins
India1000m - 2000m
Darjeeling

"High-altitude Himalayan gardens. The steep slopes and unique weather patterns result in the distinct muscatel flavor of Darjeeling black teas."

SpecialtyChampagne of Teas
India45m - 60m
Assam Valley

"The world's largest contiguous tea-growing region. Low-altitude, high-heat, and intense humidity produce the bold, malty character synonymous with classic breakfast teas."

SpecialtyMalty Black Teas
India1000m - 2500m
Nilgiri

"A high-altitude South Indian tea region producing fragrant, smooth, and bright teas. Nilgiri teas are often excellent for iced tea due to their clarity and brisk finish."

SpecialtyFragrant Black Tea
Sri Lanka1800m - 2200m
Nuwara Eliya

"Sri Lanka's highest tea region, producing bright, delicate, and fragrant teas. Nuwara Eliya teas often show floral, citrus, and brisk mountain character."

SpecialtyHigh-Grown Ceylon Tea
Nepal1000m - 2000m
Ilam

"Nepal's best-known tea region, producing aromatic Himalayan teas often compared with Darjeeling. Ilam teas can be floral, crisp, and elegant."

SpecialtyHimalayan Orthodox Tea

Africa & Middle East

3 Technical Origins
Kenya1800m - 2200m
Kericho

"One of Africa's most important tea regions. Kericho's equatorial highlands produce brisk, colourful black teas widely used in breakfast blends."

SpecialtyBright Black Tea
EgyptSea Level - 100m
Nile Valley

"Egypt is one of the world's key chamomile origins. The dry climate and Nile irrigation support aromatic golden flowers with a sweet, apple-like fragrance."

SpecialtyChamomile & Hibiscus
South Africa400m - 900m
Cederberg

"The only natural home of rooibos. The dry mountain climate and acidic sandstone soils create the needle-like leaves used for naturally caffeine-free rooibos infusions."

SpecialtyRooibos

Europe

1 Technical Origins
Bulgaria300m - 700m
Rose Valley

"A historic floral-growing valley between mountain ranges. It is known for Rosa damascena and increasingly for lavender with rich, honeyed aroma."

SpecialtyLavender & Rose

South America

1 Technical Origins
Argentina200m - 500m
Misiones

"Argentina's red-soil yerba mate heartland. Misiones produces grassy, energising mate with strong cultural importance across South America."

SpecialtyYerba Mate

Temporal Extraction

The Harvest Cycle.

Timing is everything. From the first tender buds of spring to the roasted depth of winter-aged leaves.

Late March

Pre-Qingming (Early Spring)

"The most prized harvest. Extremely tender buds, low bitterness, and unparalleled sweetness."

Chemical Profile

Maximum L-theanine, low catechins.

Supreme Longjing
Silver Needle
Anji Bai Cha
April - Early May

First Flush

"Vibrant, floral, and highly aromatic. Captures the essence of the awakening mountain."

Chemical Profile

High caffeine, high L-theanine balance.

Late May - June

Second Flush

"Bold and succulent. Sunlight increases, developing deeper fruit notes like muscatel and stone fruit."

Chemical Profile

Increased polyphenols and tannins.

July - August

Monsoon (Summer)

"Rapid growth due to heavy rain. Produces robust, high-strength teas ideal for breakfast blends."

Chemical Profile

High catechins, strong antioxidant profile.

September - October

Autumnal Flush

"Mellow, woody, and honey-like. The leaves reflect the cooling air with a sweet, grounding finish."

Chemical Profile

Balanced tannins, high mineral retention.

November - December

Winter / Frost

"Rare 'Dong Pian' harvests. Cold stress causes the plant to concentrate sugars, creating a creamy mouthfeel."

Chemical Profile

High sugar concentration, low astringency.

Ethical Protocol

Direct Trade.
Direct Impact.

"We bypass the industrial auctions. By working directly with heritage gardens and small-batch producers, we ensure that 100% of the value remains with the farmers who preserve these ancient techniques."

  • No intermediary brokers or auction houses.
  • Verified high-altitude heritage gardens.
  • Small-batch production for maximum freshness.
  • Sustainable and organic growing practices.
Tea Sourcing

"A great tea is not made; it is grown. Our role is simply to protect its integrity from the garden to your cup."

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