Garden Direct

Garden Direct teas encapsulate the Grand Cru of high-quality loose leaf teas available today. Rishi Tea & Botanicals carefully selects and curates only the best expressions of each limited edition luxury tea, each a reflection of the place, season of harvest, and terroir.

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Dong Fang Hong

Garden Direct Oolong Tea
Lychee | Lily | Tropical Nectar
$45.00
$45.00
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Phoenix Dancong Lan Hua Xiang

Garden Direct Oolong Tea
Fruity | Orchid | Jasmine
$42.00
$42.00
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Onizuka Shincha Yutaka Midori

Garden Direct Green Tea
Rich | Deep Umami | Sweet
$36.00
$36.00
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Arita Shincha Asatsuyu

Garden Direct Green Tea
Spring Dew | Rich Umami | Minerality
$42.00
$42.00
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Onizuka Shincha Saemidori

Garden Direct Green Tea
Vivid Green | Deep | Mountain Minerality
$36.00
$36.00
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Onizuka Shincha Asatsuyu Sweet Roast

Garden Direct Green Tea
Hazelnut | Rich Umami | Creamy Sweetness
$36.00
$36.00
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Onizuka Shincha Haruto

Garden Direct Green Tea
Cherry Blossoms | Sweet | Fresh
$36.00
$36.00

A New Curated Tea, Each Month

Join the Rishi Tea Club and receive monthly deliveries of our finest curated tea selections. Rishi hand selects a new tea each month and ships directly to your (or your gift recipient's) doorstep - plus, it comes with a free glass teapot in your first shipment! Simply choose from your preferred tea type and subscription duration, and you'll be on your way to an exciting exploration for the palate.

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Sun-Dried Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Clover Honey | Cascara | Wild Fermentation
$30.00
$30.00
A pile of Rishi Tea & Botanicals loose leaf Dian Hong black tea with twisted, dark brown and golden leaves promises a rich, malty flavor against a plain white background. Oven-Baked Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea hover image

Oven-Baked Dian Hong Mao Feng Black Tea

Garden Direct Black Tea
Caramelized Sugar | Rose | Dried Persimmon
$30.00
$30.00
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Darjeeling First Flush Tumsong DJ3

Garden Direct Black Tea
Orchid | Iris | Muscatel Grapes
$33.00
$33.00

Warm, Comforting & In-Season

From single-origin teas and spiced blends to cozy, soul-soothing sips, our fall collection is here to ground and inspire your senses all season long.

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Darjeeling First Flush Phoobsering DJ2

Garden Direct Black Tea
Citrus Blossom | Classic Muscatel | Yellow Rose
$33.00
$33.00
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Darjeeling First Flush Chamong EX3

Garden Direct Black Tea
Floral Peach | Magnolia | Star Gazer Lily
$34.00
$34.00
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Baokang Maojian

Garden Direct Green Tea
Fresh Pea Shoots | Chestnut | White Clover Flower
$68.00
$68.00
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White Peony King

Garden Direct White Tea
Sweet Chrysanthemum | Spring Meadow | Savory Sweetness
$36.00
$36.00
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Gongnong Shaiqing Premium 2025 Vintage

Garden Direct Green Tea
Magnolia | Honey Nectar | Noble Orchid
$40.00
$40.00
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Green Needles Qun Ti Zhong

Garden Direct Green Tea
Vibrant Spring| Savory | Corn Silk
$60.00
$60.00

Reviews

What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Enjoy Luxury Teas at Home

Experience exquisite, high-quality loose leaf tea from all around the world, featuring a rotating selection of the best limited-edition teas we can source. Delight the senses and enrich your next tea time with high-end teas that are celebrated around the world for their quality, aroma, flavor and texture, featuring profiles rarely seen or achieved in tea production. Select from coveted single-origin, luxury teas and botanicals, recognizable for their provenance and exceptionality. 

How to Brew Garden Direct High-End Teas

Each of the teas we offer in our luxurious Garden Direct collection is extremely unique and has individual optimal methods for brewing and preparing them. Especially those suited to brewing in a gaiwan or as part of a gongfu service. In general, however, we suggest brewing 1 teaspoon of tea with 4 to 6 ounces of very hot water, steeping until your desired strength is reached.

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Prepare High-Quality Loose Leaf Tea in High-End Teaware

Elevate your tea time with our exceptional collection of teaware. Select from our assortment of teapots, cups, storage and serving ware to fill your tea cabinet with all of the implements you need to make amazing tea. We offer pots and bowls that serve tea brewing traditions from all around the world, including gaiwan pots, matcha bowls and many more teawares to sustain your tea journey.