Collection: Our Tea Collection

We only source teas that are completely free of synthetic
fertilizers and pesticides. You'll see terms like 'wild', 'old growth',
'naturally farmed' or 'organic'. These labels have distinct and specific
meanings, but all signify that the tea was produced in a way that is
more beneficial for your health and the health of ecosystems.

'Wild'- the tea is harvested from seed propagated trees growing
naturally in their native environment. These trees receive little to no
human input throughout their lifespans, and can be hundreds of years
old.

"Old-Growth'- Tea trees that have been intentionally planted by the
ancestors of tea producing peoples. These tress can also be
hundreds of years old, and are managed and maintained with minimal
human interference. Since these trees are planted in their native
habitat, they do no not require inputs like fertilizer or excessive
"pest" control measures.

"Naturally Farmed"- Tea farms that are cultivating plants in a
natural or "organic" way, but without the official organic
certification.

"Organic"- Tea that meets the requirements for USDA or EU organic
compliance. Some farms that are technically certified organic are still
producing low quality, industrialized tea with lots of fertilizer and
pesticide (although "organic"). So we don't simply rely on the
certification as an indicator of healthy tea. There are many factors, and
we endeavor to gain as much knowledge about the growing practices of the
teas that we carry.