A wellspring of knowledge for your tea journey.
Journal
A wellspring of knowledge for your tea journey.
Start Here: Tea Education
An educational series for beginners designed to bring clarity to some of the most commonly asked questions about tea. Follow along as we explore the different tea types and optimal preparation methods for brewing the perfect cup of tea.
All Stories
Recipes & Inspiration
Find something inspiring among our catalog of recipes for tea drinks, cocktails, food and more.
Origins & Travel
As practitioners of direct trade we take pride in the personal relationships we have built with tea and botanical growers around the world.
Schisandra 3 Ways
Chrysanthemum Oolong Tea Gin and Tonic
Patagonia Wild Guava Collins
Refreshing Grapefruit Quince Sparkling Botanical by Rishi paired with infused spirits and honey to create this elegant drink.
What is Garden Direct?
Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged fresh at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share our most cherished teas with you during the prime producing seasons.
Origin Spotlight: Mingjian Village, Nantou, Taiwan
Around the world, Taiwan is well-known as a country that produces highly specialized teas. The Mingjian Village is situated in the central highlands of Nantou, Taiwan and the gardens here are incredible.
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.
The Screaming Eagle
Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing drink brewed with both Moonlight Jasmine and Blue Jasmine teas.
Guayusa & Yerba Mate
Plants from the holly genus, Ilex, including guayusa, yerba mate and yaupon contain not only caffeine, but caffeine-related compounds like theobromine.
Aromatic Schisandra Decoction
A wonderful recipe for a simple, yet potent at-home decoction calls for fresh and dried rosemary and a variety of citrus. You can get creative with a wide variety of fresh or dried citrus like Meyer lemons, pink variegated lemons, and grapefruit.
Mushroom White Russian
Mushroom White Russian:
Russian Standard Vodka / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Mushroom Hero Liqueur / Coconut Cream
Harvest Chai
Harvest Chai:
Rasasvada Black Ginger / Oat Milk / Honey / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Pumpkin Saffron Chai / Cinnamon / Cocoa
Saltea Watermelon
Saltea Watermelon: Tequila / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Moonlight Jasmine Watermelon Juice / Rhubarb Bitters / Grapefruit Quince Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi / Dehydrated Lime Wheel
Dandelion Ginger Italian Soda
Dandelion Ginger Italian Soda:
Dandelion Ginger Sparkling Botanical / Ginger Syrup / Vanilla Ice Cream
Black Lemon Apple Cider
Black Lemon Apple Cider: Apple Cider | Cinnamon-infused Agave Water | Black Lemon Sparkling Botanical | Cinnamon quill
Grapefruit Quince & Thyme Spritz
Refreshing and herbaceous spritz with thyme-infused grapefruit juice and Grapefruit Quince & Thyme Spritz by Rishi.