…the artist, the craftsman, the perfectionist

“You must be able to sense the tea which is a rare gift to have and is not something that can be taught” –The Tea Master

To the tea master, blending is passion in its purest form, strong and intense yet natural and relentless. To blend tea, one must start from basic principals – to have a deep sense of purpose through the connection with the ingredients of tea.

Blenders have a deep understanding and appreciation of the origin, culture, intricacies and nuances of each varietal. This is not unlike a conductor of a symphony who understands how the different instruments play in harmony to create one enchanting piece. The essence of tea is found in the studied and deliberate moments found in the entirety of the blending process.

Born in the early 1900’s, the tea business was an inherent part of our tea master’s family and cultural traditions. As a young boy, his family moved from one corner of the world to the other. The intrinsic meaning of life that tea held in different cultures fascinated the tea master. Thus began his passion for the tea arts.

His passions were enduring and drove him to find inspirations from around the world for his blends. His pursuit of perfection led him to avoid consistency and reach for creating the finest tea varietals of each year. He looks for complexity, depth and balance in each cup, appreciating the nuances and delights each harvest has to offer.

The tea master created unique blends that instantly stood out from traditional blends centuries old. He hit upon revolutionary results and was regarded as outrageous by many in the tea industry.

Some describe him as eccentric; others describe him as an uncompromising visionary. The tea master’s blending philosophy is simple – allow the radiance and purity of each element to shine and intertwine in anarchic harmony. The philosophy of tea is slow and intentional, do not seek but be open to inspiration from art and beauty in everyday life.