Tea is an ancient gift from Mother Earth; for at least three thousand years the people of Asia have treasured these magnificent leaves, attributing both health well being and joy to the brew they yield. Such a precious gift has been the topic of a vast mythology.

Perhaps the most famous legend is about Shen Nong, the Holy Farmer, emperor and patriarch of China. It is said that by accident, a few leaves from fell inside a pot where Shen Nong boiled water; the resulting brew was not only deliciously fragrant but also had healing properties.

A Buddhist tradition attributes tea to Bodhidarma, the patriarch of Zen and mythical founder of Shaolin kung fu. Bodhidarma fell asleep as he meditated; angry at his weakness, he cut his own eye-lids and placed them on the ground. The result was the birth of the first tea plant, which yields a brew that soothes the spirit and provides energy of Buddhist monks around the world.

We think of every cup of our tea as a tribute to this very long tradition, from a farmerʼs point of view. It is not about sophistication or strict ceremony; it is about the simple pleasure of enjoying natureʼs gifts through all the senses.