Journal
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.
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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.
Liaoning, China
Liaoning Province, located in northeastern China, is renowned for its abundant cultivation of medicinal herbs, including ginseng, schisandra, and other top Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) crops.
Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan
The tea region of Ujitawara in Kyoto, Japan is renowned for its rich history of tea cultivation and its production of high-quality teas, particularly matcha.
Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan
The tea region of Shimizu in Shizuoka, Japan is renowned for its production of sencha, a type of Japanese green tea. Shimizu Ward, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, is known as one of the major tea-producing areas in Japan and plays a significant role in the supply of mild tasting and vibrant green color of Sencha aracha and the special aromatic cultivar Shizu 7132 which has a natural Sakura fragrance.
Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka, located in the central part of Honshu Island in Japan, is renowned as one of the major green tea production and exporting areas in the country.
Fuding, Fujian, China
Fuding, located in the Fujian province of China, is a significant tea region known for its contribution to the production of traditional white tea. The region's unique terroir, local white tea bush cultivars, and artisanal traditions have made Fuding a hub for the production of high-quality white teas.
Direct Trade Tea & Botanicals
At Rishi Tea & Botanicals we set our own progressive standards for ethical trade and direct sourcing. Like wine, many teas come from heritage gardens with a storied legacy. This is not like purchasing a bulk commodity on the international market.
How to Brew Tea with a Kyusu
The kyusu is a traditional teapot ideal for brewing pure Japanese green teas.
Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Chaozhou, located in Guangdong Province, China, holds great historical importance in relation to oolong tea, particularly the famous Fenghuang Dancong oolong tea.
Changbaishan, China
Changbaishan, also known as Baek Du Mountain, is a majestic and significant mountain range located on the border between China and North Korea.
What is Gongfu Cha?
Gongfu Cha (literally, “Kung Fu Tea”) is a traditional Chinese term that refers to brewing tea with discipline and skill.
Lai Chau, Vietnam
Lai Chau, located in the northwest region of Vietnam, is known as a prime tea-growing region with its own unique characteristics.
Mae Ai, Thailand
Mae Ai is a district located in the Chiang Mai Province of Thailand. It is situated in a remote and mountainous region, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Mae Taeng, Thailand
Mae Taeng, situated in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province, is renowned for its tea cultivation. The region's tea plantations have a rich history that dates back many centuries.
Kirishima, Kyushu, Japan
The tea region of Kirishima Mountain in Kyushu, Japan is renowned for its special character of organic agricultural practices, Kirishima's pioneering spirit of organic Sencha and matcha production, and the traditional Sencha green tea cultivation in the forested areas with rich volcanic soil.
How to Cold Brew Tea
The process of cold-brewing steeps tea leaves slowly, using time rather than temperature to release flavors and catechins gently.
