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.
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.
Hazy Hopped Tequila Sour
Artemisia Green Tea Tonic Sour
Infused Sotol | Agave Syrup | Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice | Teahouse Matcha
Emerald Green Matcha Smoothie
Vivid Green Matcha Smoothie
A delicious blend of apple, kiwi, lime, mint, cilantro and matcha.
White Peony King Tequila Paloma
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.
Makers Spotlight: Yamaguchi San
Yamaguchi San’s farm was founded by his family in 1946 in Hoshino Village. Across Hoshino Village, there are around 120 different tea gardens, with the average age falling around 30 years.
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.
