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A wellspring of knowledge for your tea journey.

How to Choose Teaware for Gongfu Cha
Gongfu Cha (literally, “Kung Fu Tea”) is a traditional Chinese term that refers to brewing tea with discipline and skill.

What is Herbal Tea?
Herbal Teas refer to naturally caffeine-free products that are not actually “tea” in the botanical sense. New tea drinkers are surprised to learn that all true tea is made from the leaves of a single plant species: Camellia Sinensis.

What Is Matcha?
Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea powder produced by stone-milling a shade-grown green tea called tencha into a fine powder.

Tokoname Clay
Tokoname was the location of one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan and is also famed for Buddhist and Shinto shrine statue artisans. Tokoname is often considered to be the sister city of Yixing.

Grafting: A History & Comparison
Often, we draw comparisons between the worlds of tea and wine. From the similarities in wine varietals and tea cultivars, to tradition in preparation and processing, we find even more parallels in utilizing root stock to create heartier, healthier and more nuanced offerings from wine to tea. Though the idea of grafting is perhaps more spoken about in wine or other horticulture applications, in tea, we can utilize grafts to produce higher performing gardens.

What Is Dark Tea?
Dark tea, known by the name is heicha 黑茶 or literally “black tea” in the East, refers to the fermentation...

Global Tea Harvest Timeline
The exact date a tea harvest begins depends on location, and how spring develops. Like any plant emerging from the grips of winter the intersection of daylight hours, rain and heat will determine when growth begins in the tea plant.

Sustainability
No one encompassing certification, logo or label accredits a business as “sustainable.” At Rishi Tea & Botanicals, we subscribe to being a conscious business where our entire ecosystem matters.

What is Green Tea?
Green Tea is the least oxidized of the six tea types. Green teas are crafted with the application of heat in a step called firing. This heat denatures the enzymes that cause tea leaves to change in color...

What is Black Tea?
“Black Tea”, as it’s called in the West, is known as “Hong Cha” or “Red Tea” in Asia, due to its dark reddish infusion color and dark colored dried tea leaves covered with reddish-orange pekoe...

What is Oolong Tea?
Highly sought-after by tea connoisseurs, oolong teas offer wonderfully complex aromatic profiles that are best savored slowly over the course of multiple infusions brewed in a traditional vessel such as a porcelain Gaiwan.

What is White Tea?
White Tea is a pure and noble expression of Camellia sinensis. Unlike the other types of tea, white teas are neither fired nor rolled & allowed to simply air dry...

What is Pu'er Tea?
Pu’er tea is one of the oldest types of tea, with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. This ancient tea originates in Yunnan province on China’s southwestern frontier.

Schisandra Berry - A Traditional Adaptogen with a Modern Twist

Sourcing Vanilla - Rishi's Origin Story to San Luis Potosi
In 2018, the Rishi team had the opportunity to visit our vanilla farming partners in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, located 415 kilometers slightly northwest from Mexico City. The team visited both during the pollination and the harvest and processing seasons. During these visits, our team learned the nuances of hand-pollination and the extremely involved drying process of this incredible spice.
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Earl Grey Supreme
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Turmeric Ginger
Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Blend
Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant
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Masala Chai
Organic Black Tea Blend
Spicy | Balanced | Fragrant
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Jasmine
Organic Green Tea
Fresh | Floral | Elegant
from $17.85
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English Breakfast
Organic Black Tea
Robust | Brisk | Sweet
from $16.80
Available in 2 sizes and loose leaf
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Golden Yunnan
Organic Dianhong Black Tea
Malty | Jammy | Mellow
from $16.80
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Jade Cloud
Organic Green Tea
Savory | Floral | Roasty
from $17.85
Available in 2 sizes and loose leaf
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Cinnamon Plum
Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Blend
Juicy | Succulent | Sweet
from $12.60
Available in 2 sizes and loose leaf
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Blueberry Hibiscus
Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Sachets
Juicy | Tart | Vibrant
$10.00
Also available in sachets
$10.00



Matcha Super Green
Organic Green Tea 50 Count Bulk Sachets
Sweet | Smooth | Umami
$34.00
Also available in sachets
$34.00


Masala Chai
Organic Black Tea 50 Count Bulk Sachets
Spicy | Balanced | Fragrant
$34.00
Also available in sachets
$34.00


Greek Mountain Tea
Organic Caffeine-Free Botanical Sachets
Bright | Clean | Herbaceous
$10.00
Also available in sachets
$10.00


Earl Grey
Organic Black Tea Sachets
Rich | Citrusy | Floral
$10.00
Also available in sachets
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Barista Matcha
Organic Japanese Green Tea Powder
Fresh | Invigorating | Bright
$48.00
Also available in powders
$48.00



Teahouse Matcha
Organic Japanese Green Tea Powder
Sweet | Creamy | Umami
$68.00
Also available in powders
$68.00


Everyday Matcha
Organic Matcha from Japan
Bright | Fresh | Invigorating
$12.00
Also available in powders
$12.00


Ceremonial Matcha
Organic Green Tea Powder
Vibrant | Delicate | Umami
$18.00
Also available in powders
$18.00


Sweet Matcha
Sweetened Japanese Matcha
Sweet | Enlivening | Rich
$10.00
Also available in powders
$10.00


Sweet Thai Tea Powder
Sweetened Black Tea Powder
Sweet | Creamy | Rich
$17.60
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Butterfly Pea Limeade Powder
Caffeine-Free Botanical Powder
Tangy | Mild | Refreshing
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Butterfly Pea Flower Powder
Caffeine-Free Botanical Powder
Fresh | Toasty | Vegetal
$68.25
Also available in powders
$68.25


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Turmeric Ginger Chai Concentrate
Organic Caffeine-Free Tea Concentrate (32 fl oz)
Pungent | Zesty | Fragrant
from $25.50
Available in 2 sizes and concentrates
from $25.50


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London Fog Concentrate
Organic Black Tea Concentrate (32 fl oz)
Bold | Juicy | Comforting
from $25.50
Available in 2 sizes and concentrates
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Masala Chai Concentrate
Organic Chai Tea Concentrate (32 fl oz)
Spicy | Rich | Fragrant
from $25.50
Available in 2 sizes and concentrates
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Dandelion Ginger
Craft-brewed Sparkling Botanical Teas
Spicy | Juicy | Deep
$48.00
Also available in sparkling botanicals
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Black Lemon
Craft-brewed Sparkling Botanical Teas
Bold | Citrusy | Energizing
$48.00
Also available in sparkling botanicals
$48.00