Tea is more than just a beverage. It's a way of life. And across Asia, the birthplace of the first tea, it is a significant part of life.

Tea drinking dates back centuries. It is believed that tea was first introduced to China in the 3rd century AD by Buddhist monks. Tea quickly became popular throughout the area that is today the country of China, and eventually spread to other parts of Asia in many forms.

Today, tea remains an essential part of daily life in many Asian countries. In China, for example, tea is consumed at all times of the day, including during business meetings and social gatherings. Tea is also a key ingredient in many traditional Chinese medicinal remedies. While in Japan, tea ceremonies are held to mark special occasions such as weddings and business deals.

We also have a growing range of teas from Vietnam, from pristine fields owned by a small family business, organically grown.

The Scent of Asia Tea Collection

The rich history of tea in Asia is unparalleled, and influences many facets of culture within China, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam and many other eastern countries. Each tea often has its own orign story, based in fantastic mythology often taking place thousands of years ago which have survived to this very day.

Below we have a selection of our top picks for teas normally found in Asia and placed them in a new category called 'Scent of Asia'. We hope you enjoy it! If you'd like to see our farms and where these particular teas come from, please visit our post 'The origin stories of Chinese Tea' that also covers the mythology surrounding some of the most popular teas from Asia such as Oolong and Pu'er.

This range is always being updated, so check back from time to time to see what's new!