About Our Tea Origins

At Symphony of Leaves Tea Co., every tea tells a story of place—of misty mountains, ancient forests, and the skilled hands that cultivate them. For over a decade, we've been curating exceptional teas from the world's most revered tea-producing regions, building direct relationships with small, family-owned gardens and women-led cooperatives.

China - The Birthplace of Tea

China has been cultivating tea for over 4,000 years. From the coastal mountains of Fujian to the ancient forests of Yunnan, China's diverse tea regions produce an incredible range of teas.

Fujian Province - Home of White Tea

Fujian's misty coastal mountains are the spiritual home of white tea, where this minimally processed treasure has been crafted for over a thousand years.

Our Fujian Teas: Bai Mudan (White Peony) - The archetypal full-bodied white tea

Yunnan Province - Land of Ancient Tea Trees

Yunnan is where tea cultivation began over 2,000 years ago. Home to some of the world's oldest tea trees, Yunnan produces teas with extraordinary depth.

Our Yunnan Teas: Bai Long Xu, 20-Year Aged Pu'erh, Simply Gorgeous

Zhejiang Province - Green Tea Capital

Zhejiang Province is the heart of Chinese green tea culture, home to legendary teas like Longjing (Dragon Well).

Our Zhejiang Teas: Lu Yu's Gift - Classic Chinese green tea

Japan - Masters of Green Tea

Japan's tea culture is defined by precision, ritual, and reverence for nature. Japanese green teas are steamed, creating their characteristic bright green color and fresh, umami-rich flavor.

Shizuoka Prefecture - Japan's Tea Garden

Located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka is Japan's largest tea-producing region.

Our Shizuoka Teas: Sencha, Japanese Gyokuro Reserve

Nepal - The Himalayan Tea Frontier

Grown at elevations between 3,000 and 8,000 feet in the Himalayan foothills, Nepali teas benefit from cool temperatures, pristine mountain air, and dramatic elevation changes.

Ilam District - Nepal's Tea Garden

Our Nepali Teas: Golden Time of Day, Twilight Talons, Khumbu Valley Gold, Sajilo Serenity, Golden Threads of Nepal

Bhutan - Where Happiness Meets Tea

Bhutan measures success through Gross National Happiness rather than GDP, and the entire country is organic by law. Our Bhutanese teas come from a 43-acre women's cooperative in Trongsa.

Trongsa - Women-Led Tea Cooperative

Our Bhutanese Teas: Gross National Happiness, H.A.C.I.G.G.

Learn more about our support for women-led cooperatives.

Vietnam - Wild Tea Forests

Vietnam's remote mountain regions are home to ancient wild tea trees that grow freely in forests. These trees aren't cultivated—they're foraged by indigenous H'Mong communities.

Yen Bai Province - H'Mong Tea Heritage

Our Vietnamese Teas: Whispers of Yen - Wild silver tip white tea, Lạc Hồng Oolong

Son La Province - Wood-Fired Tradition

Our Son La Teas: Misty Green - Wood-fired green tea with tropical fruit notes

Taiwan - Oolong Excellence

Taiwan has earned a prestigious reputation as a producer of refined, luxurious oolongs with a 300-year legacy.

Hsinchu County - Oriental Beauty

Our Taiwanese Teas: Bai Ho Oolong (Oriental Beauty)

Thailand - Organic Innovation

Northern Thailand's mountainous Chiang Mai region has emerged as an exciting tea frontier.

Chiang Mai - Small-Scale Excellence

Our Thai Teas: Thai Oolong - Golden oolong with tropical florals

India - Diverse Tea Traditions

Darjeeling - The Champagne of Teas

Our Darjeeling Teas: Gloria, Audre, Toni & Zora's Tea Party

Assam - Bold & Robust

Our Assam Teas: Wild Smoked Oolong

Sri Lanka - The Island of Tea

Our Sri Lankan Teas: Sri Lankan Green Tea Cigars

Korea - Ceremonial Tea Culture

Our Korean Teas: Seojae Hwang Cha, Jeong Ritual Powdered Tea

Our Sourcing Philosophy

Work Directly with Producers: Ensuring fair compensation and transparency
Prioritize Small, Family-Owned Gardens: Supporting traditional methods
Support Women-Led Cooperatives: Empowering women through economic opportunity
Protect Wild Tea Forests: Supporting forest conservation
Ensure Chemical-Free Production: No pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Explore Our Collection

Every tea from Symphony of Leaves tells a story of place, tradition, and the people who make exceptional tea possible. Discover the world, one cup at a time.