Each tea is unique, and the entire production process impacts its taste. Its flavor and character are profoundly affected by its origin and terroir. Let’s start at the beginning, where tea was born, and discuss the “terroir” in the tea industry. This is similar to a wine study; you’ll know that tea and wine share many similarities.

Imagine tea as a person. All of us are part of the same race, but our differences come from where we came from and how we were raised. Like us, teas have different origins and are presented in different ways. Teas are grown in various regions within the same country or even in other countries worldwide. This produces a variety of ethnicities. Understanding’single-origin teas’ can help you to do this. Teas with a specific region are available as unblended leaves and are sold in pure form. Single-origin teas are exceptional because they are produced in unique soils, climates, and geographies. These factors all contribute to the uniqueness of the flavor.

Single-origin teas are expensive because of their exclusivity. Many people think that because it is unblended, it should be cheaper. This is not necessarily true. Pure teas can have a difficult time achieving a distinct taste.

We should credit farmers who have worked hard to create teas with such unique flavors.

Look for teas grown organically or in a way that protects plantation owners and tea pickers. This means that you can learn more about how they were produced by purchasing single-origin teas. Single-origin teas include our East Himalayan Tea from the Himalayan foothills and Moon White Tea, hand-picked under the cool Darjeeling Moonlight. They reflect the true character and culture of the area where they are from. Every tea-growing region has its unique product. Try teas from various terroirs to discover these flavors. It won’t require the Indiana Jones boots or Sherlock Holmes’ magnifying glass, but it will still be an exciting exploration!