Direct From Garden • Zero Middlemen

Single-Origin Artisan Teas Handcrafted at the Source

Partnering directly with multi-generational family estates across Wuyi, Alishan, and Uji. Fresh, unblended, micro-batch harvests vacuum-packed at farm origin within 48 hours of curing.

Explore Spring Harvest 2026 Our Ethical Sourcing Charter

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100% Single Origin

Full terroir traceability with lot numbers, elevation & harvest calendar.

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Hand-Plucked Leaves

Traditional two-leaves-and-a-bud harvesting by master pluckers.

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Nitrogen Fresh Packaging

Sealed at origin to lock in peak volatile aromatics and sweet amino acids.

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Direct Trade Premiums

Paying 2.5x FairTrade minimums directly to tea craftsmen families.

Seasonal Signature Offerings

Hand-selected small batch roasts curating this month's master cellars.

Spring 2026

Alishan, Elevation 1,600m

High Mountain Floral Oolong

Lightly oxidized with rich orchid fragrance, lingering honeyed sweetness and creamy mouthfeel.

Ceremonial

Uji, Kyoto Prefecture

Single Cultivar Okumidori Matcha

Stone-ground from shaded first flush tencha. Vibrant emerald color with profound umami and zero bitterness.

Rare Reserve

Fuding, Fujian Province

Silver Needle Imperial White Tea

Pure downy silver buds sun-withered on bamboo racks. Delicate melon notes with a refreshing honeydew finish.

Aged Vintage

Menghai, Yunnan (2018)

Ancient Arbor Raw Pu-erh Cake

Naturally aged 8 years under clean dry-storage conditions. Notes of dried apricot, cedar, and deep mineral Qi.

Direct From Mountain Gardens To Your Teacup

For decades, artisan tea has been filtered through layers of exporters, auctions, and brand distributors—aging on shipping vessels and losing its vital spark.

Tea Direct bypasses middlemen entirely. We work directly with licensed heritage tea masters, paying fair harvest premiums up front and delivering fresh-cured leaves straight to tea lovers worldwide.

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Partner Gardens

48 hrs

Harvest to Seal

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Traceability

“True tea connects you to the mountain mist, the red soil, and the hands that shaped every leaf. That connection is only possible when you source direct.”

— Master Lin, 4th Generation Oolong Roaster, Nantou