Living in Asia's mountain monasteries was our first taste of the sacred tea tradition. As monks, drinking tea became an integral part of our lives. The great appreciation we gained for this remarkable craft during our years of study and practice developed into close relationships with tea farmers, artisans, monks, scholars, and other specialists in the tea traditions. In the early 1990's this group formed the idea to have liaison in the West to provide heirloom organic tea varietals. The common goal is to share these authentic teas and to evolve tea-ware design in a simple, practical way, so that more people can appreciate the health and enjoyment drinking tea brings. We offer our accumulated knowledge to enlighten the tea novice and enthusiast alike.

Five Mountains Teas are certified organic in the USA, the EU, Japan and China. The teas are Virgin Rainforest Heirloom varietals, bio-diversely grown and sustainably harvested.