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What makes our tea different than every other cup?
Born from organic, sustainable farming practices and nurtured in unique growing regions, Elevation Tea is crafted to offer a deeper connection with every sip. It’s not just tea—it’s a journey from farm to cup, where every brew brings you closer to the land, the people, and the flavors that make each leaf extraordinary.
Unbleached tea bags for a clean infusion
Experience the purity and flavor of whole leaf tea with our unbleached tea bags, designed to preserve the integrity of your favorite premium teas. Made from natural, unprocessed fibers, these eco-friendly bags are free from harmful chemicals and bleaching agents, ensuring a clean infusion.
Shaded leaves create higher nutrient density
Our ceremonial high grade matcha is shade-grown to enhance its flavor, nutritional content, and overall quality. This unique growing technique is essential for producing the distinct characteristics that matcha is known for. Shade growing increases the chlorophyll content, This deep green color is one of the hallmarks of high-quality matcha, and it signifies a higher concentration of nutrients.
Nepal
Elevation 2600 meters
Tea grown on Mount Everest
As expected from such a uniquely grown tea, Everest Monsoon packs layers of intriguing complexity with every sip. Take of your tea journey with notes of dried peach and pecans, as the cooling effect of pine takes over your senses. Hand picked during Nepal's rainy season, the monsoon shrinks the growing time of the leaves to only 10 days. This carefully crafted golden tip tea is robust with low astringence and a rich texture.
Dried Peach. Pecan. Pine
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Everest Monsoon
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Colombia
Elevation 1800 meters
Tea grown in the rainforest
Elevation 2040 meters
As expected from such a uniquely grown tea, Everest Monsoon packs layers of intriguing complexity with every sip. Take of your tea journey with notes of dried peach and pecans, as the cooling effect of pine takes over your senses. Hand picked during Nepal's rainy season, the monsoon shrinks the growing time of the leaves to only 10 days. This carefully crafted golden tip tea is robust with low astringence and a rich texture.
Cane. Cacao.
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Kenya
Elevation 1000 meters
Kenya Purple Tea
Purple tea is indeed a fascinating and unique addition to the world of teas! It comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, the same species that produces traditional tea varieties like black, green, oolong, and white. However, the difference lies in the cultivar and the conditions under which it’s grown. The unique purple coloration of the leaves is due to high anthocyanin content, the same antioxidants that give purple foods like blueberries and grapes their rich color. This tea’s origin is often traced back to Kenya, where it was developed through breeding techniques aimed at producing a tea plant that thrives in the region’s specific climate and volcanic soil. The volcanic soil contributes to the rich minerals that help the plant develop its distinct purple leaves.
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Cedar. Blueberries. Asparagus.
Functional Tea
Functional teas are blends specifically crafted to provide more than just a delightful flavor or calming aroma—they offer targeted health benefits that support various aspects of well-being. These teas are infused with herbs, botanicals, and natural ingredients known for their therapeutic properties and are designed to promote physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Whether you're looking to boost immunity, aid digestion, reduce stress, or increase energy, functional teas can serve as an easy and enjoyable way to enhance your daily wellness routine..
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All Elevation tea is:
100% Organic
Full Leaf
Garden Direct
Ethically Sources
Hand Picked
Connecting you to a unique tea experience
Elevation Tea was born from a passion for both adventure and exceptional tea. Founded in 2017, the company began with a simple vision: to bring unique, high-quality teas from underrepresented regions to tea lovers worldwide. At the time, the market was flooded with standard, broken-leaf teas from China, and I knew there had to be a way to offer something more—a way to share the incredible flavors and stories of lesser-known tea-growing regions.
Driven by this desire, Elevation Tea became more than just a company—it became a journey. Although China remains a major player in the tea industry, I recognized that there were undiscovered, hidden gems in other parts of the world. I sought out small-scale farmers in Colombia, Kenya, and Nepal, building meaningful relationships that would allow me to bring their premium, hand-crafted teas to the U.S. Today, we proudly offer one of the most diverse selections of teas on the market, each with its own unique character and story.
One of the core values of Elevation Tea is the commitment to quality, which is why I oversee every aspect of blending and flavoring in-house. I make sure to use only high-grade, natural flavor extracts—never artificial additives or the common chemical compound "natural flavor" found in many commercial teas. This ensures that every cup of Elevation Tea is a true reflection of the regions we source from, capturing the authentic essence of each tea leaf and flavor.
At Elevation Tea, we don’t just sell tea—we offer an invitation to adventure. Each cup is an opportunity to escape into a new world, to experience the landscapes, cultures, and histories of the places we work with. Whether it's the vibrant, floral teas from the foothills of the Himalayas, the rich, bold brews from the heart of Africa, or the exotic flavors of South America, we hope that our teas inspire you to explore and enjoy the simple joys of life.
Jennifer Martinez
Founder, Tea Purveyor & Master Blender