our IMPACT

We work with over a dozen incredible farms in North Carolina and Virginia for many of our tea ingredients, and this list continues to grow as we build new relationships. Click this link to find out more about the regional farms that we work with to source ingredients for your favorite teas. 

Our growing focus is on working with farmers utilizing regenerative agricultural practices so that we are not only sourcing sustainably but also helping make a real positive impact on the land around us. 

There are so many botanicals growing right here in our collective backyard that allow us to celebrate local flavor. We blend with ingredients like marshmallow root and leaf from Kestrel Herb Farm in Leicester, NC to create super fresh Farm-to-Teacup blends.We let the real herbs shine through by never adding fake flavorings to our brews. 

In the long-term, we believe that building a shorter supply chain right here by sourcing ingredients directly from regional farmers builds value and wealth in our community, reduces carbon footprint within the tea industry, preserves farmland and brews a uniquely delicious cup of tea. 

By the numbers...

Total pounds of herbs sourced regionally in 2023: 1,235 lbs

Top 5 locally sourced herbs in 2023:

1.  Tulsi 181.66 lbs

2.  Anise Hyssop 143.74

3.  Lavender 143.32 lbs

4.  Elderberries 106.42 lbs

5.  Peppermint 75.89 lbs


While our mission and focus is on building supply chain here and supporting local farmers, we also recognize that it takes time to achieve this, and also that some tea ingredients don’t grow well in this area. For some ingredients that we can’t source locally like cinnamon and nutmeg (pictured above courtesy of Pure Traditional Farms) we direct source from farmers outside of our region.

By having direct involvement with the farmers who grow our herbs, we can support the farmers, support sustainable and regenerative growing methods and tell the story of where our herbs come from so you can experience what’s in your cup from seed to sip. Some of our partners outside of the Southeast include Grenada Pure Traditional Farms in Grenada,Young Mountain Tea and Nepal Tea in Nepal, and five additional farms in the US that we source directly from in Washington, Vermont, Texas and Iowa.