Our Mission
At Original Tea Farm we source tea from tea farms around the world who master the ancient tradition of tea processing from the leave to the finished product. Tea is not equal to tea. It exists in such a rich variety and depends on the tea plant, the location, the harvesting time and, of course the skills of the tea producer. Tea is a natural product and there may be big quality differences year after year, very similar to wine. Big tea producers equalise these variations by blending teas of different quality to produce a uniform mixture, which is always ok, but never really shows the original characteristics of every tea.
As seasons change, so do the characteristics of the tea leaves harvested. While some locations produce a relatively high quality of leaves all year round, most tea bushes produce high quality leaves only during a limited period of the year. The finest green teas are usually harvested from the very first young leaves in spring, while other teas profit from older tea leaves to yield the best quality. At Original Tea Farm we therefore focus on seasonal specialties, which may only be available for a limited period of time. This approach allows us to offer you the freshest tea and a great variety of flavours and fragrances all year round.
At Original Tea Farm we are proud to know the source of each of our teas. We specialise in finding new varieties and producers for you to enjoy the world of tea conveniently from home. We take you on a journey of flavour and fragrances, of terroirs, processing methods and seasons and, what is more, we explain you the specific processing methods, the unique characteristics and show you the best way of preparing and enjoying your favourite tea. We bring the ancient art of tea preparation to match the modern lifestyle.
In Asia there are traditionally 24 seasons which all have their own very specific characteristics. Traditional life revolves around these seasons, not only in rural areas, but also in modern cities. This ancient wisdom is derived from millennia of observing nature and living with the seasonal changes and has survived till today. Our goal at Original Tea Farm is to use this ancient wisdom, to respect the natural cycles and enjoy the very own character of each of the seasons. In harmony with nature, from production to the joy of drinking the tea.
Come back to our shop regularly to check for the latest seasonal harvests. Subscribe to our newsletter and you will be notified first every time a new seasonal specialty arrives. You will also learn about the art of tea making and drinking in all its aspects. For your convenience we also offer a subscription package that allows you to get samples of the newest seasonal specialties delivered to your home. For the rarest of our teas we offer you the possibility to secure your tea by pre-ordering. We will make sure to get it to you as quickly as possible as soon as the new harvest is produced.