FLAT RATE SHIPPING $ 3.99 - FREE OVER $75 IN USA + FREE SAMPLE WITH ANY ORDER MARCH-MAY
Where Does Tea Come From: Camellia Sinensis
All true tea comes from Camellia sinensis—a hardy, evergreen shrub with pointed green leaves and delicate white flowers. From this single plant springs the full spectrum of tea, shaped by where and how it's grown.
Brewing Tea: Water Quality
Tea is over 98% water, so the quality of your water has a major impact on flavor. Using clean, filtered water helps your tea shine—bringing out its natural sweetness, clarity, and aroma.
Tea as a Ritual
More than a drink, tea is a moment of pause—a way to breathe, reflect, and reset. Use it as a daily ritual for mindfulness, self-care, and quiet presence.
What is Oolong Tea?
Partially oxidized and full of character, Oolong bridges green and black tea. Discover its Ming Dynasty roots and how artisan growers in Kilimanjaro, Kenya, and Colombia are crafting bold new expressions of this timeless style.
What is Green Tea?
Partially oxidized and full of character, Oolong bridges green and black tea. Discover its Ming Dynasty roots and how artisan growers in Kilimanjaro, Kenya, and Colombia are crafting bold new expressions of this timeless style.
Understanding Tea Grading
Tea grading helps describe leaf size and quality—think whole leaves, broken bits, or fine dust. While helpful for black teas, grading doesn’t always reflect flavor, and many artisan or high-mountain teas (like ours) go beyond the system.
Taste Tea Like a Pro
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.
Japanese vs Chinese Style Green Tea
From steamed Japanese teas to pan-fired Chinese greens, processing shapes flavor. Kilimanjaro Mist is our only Japanese-style green—our others celebrate classic Chinese tradition.
What is Purple Leaf Tea?
Made from the Camellia sinensis plant and rich in anthocyanins, our rare full leaf purple tea offers a clean, vibrant cup with powerful health benefits—from antioxidant support to heart and brain health.
What is Black Tea?
Made from the Camellia sinensis plant and rich in anthocyanins, our rare full leaf purple tea offers a clean, vibrant cup with powerful health benefits—from antioxidant support to heart and brain health.
How to Brew the Perfect Cup
From quick, cozy mugs to slow, thoughtful infusions—tea can be brewed Western-style (one long steep) or Eastern-style (many short steeps). Both unlock different sides of the same leaf.
Why Growing Region Matters
Where tea is grown shapes everything—flavor, aroma, body, and soul. From the volcanic slopes of Kilimanjaro to the Himalayan peaks of Nepal, we source teas from high-elevation regions where terroir and tradition meet.
What Gives Earl Grey Its Signature Flavor?
A classic blend of full-leaf Kenya black tea and bergamot essential oil, Earl Grey was named after the 2nd Earl of Grey, British Prime Minister Charles Grey, who popularized it in the 1830s. A timeless favorite with bold, refreshing citrus notes.
What is White Tea?
Minimally processed and harvested just once a year, our award-winning white teas from Nepal and Colombia offer a rare, delicate cup with floral sweetness and low caffeine—true luxury from leaf to brew.
Tea Processing
Made from the Camellia sinensis plant and rich in anthocyanins, our rare full leaf purple tea offers a clean, vibrant cup with powerful health benefits—from antioxidant support to heart and brain health.