Georgian tea

Tea with a soul

Georgian tea is more than one taste.

It is the humid gardens of Guria, subtropical Adjara, hilly Imereti and legendary Tsalenjikha. Each region has a unique terroir that brings out its own nuances in the tea leaf, alongside family traditions passed from hand to hand.

We collect tea from all across Georgia and bring it to you.

Our mission is to revive Georgian tea culture, introduce the world to Georgia’s tea and the people who make it, and connect people, places and stories through tea.

Authentic Georgian tea

We choose small tea gardens where people know their land and work with the leaf by hand, as well as producers rebuilding the industry, many of whom hold organic certifications.

Hand picking

Young leaves are carefully picked in small batches.

Hand processing

Withering, rolling, oxidation and drying are overseen by skilled tea makers.

Organic growing

Tea grows without synthetic pesticides or mineral fertilizers.

Transparent origins

We know where the tea grew and who made it.

Where does Georgian tea grow?

Explore the regions, compare their teas and find the one that suits your mood.

Adjara

Tea gardens between the sea and the mountains. There are very few, tended by family workshops.

Guria

Georgia’s principal historic tea region: Ozurgeti, Chokhatauri, Lanchkhuti, Shemokmedi and Anaseuli.

Imereti

A region finding new life among the green hills and gardens of western Georgia.

Samegrelo

Another point on the country’s tea map, with a surviving factory in Tsalenjikha led by the legendary Nargiza Gvinjilia.

From the bush to the cup

1. Leaf

   Picked by hand.

2. Withering

   Excess moisture is removed.

3. Rolling

   The leaf reveals its aroma and structure.

4. Oxidation

   This is where black tea develops its character.

5. Drying

   Taste and aroma are set.

Tea that travelled to the Black Sea

In 1893, Chinese tea master Lau Jon Jau arrived in Chakvi. He brought tea seedlings and the knowledge of how to turn fresh leaves into tea.

He taught local tea makers when to pick the leaves, how to wither, roll, oxidize and dry them.

The first harvest came in 1896. In 1900, Georgian tea from Chakvi won a gold medal at the Paris World’s Fair.

Give a taste of Georgia

Wondering what to bring home from Georgia? Give tea that tells the story of a place, its people and traditions.

For those who want to bring home an experience.

Gift sets

Teas from different regions of Georgia, brought together in one gift.

Gift packaging

Beautifully presented sets for friends, family, colleagues and partners.

Gift certificate

Let someone choose their own tea and discover Georgia through their own taste.

• Tea from a tea garden.
• The producer’s story.
• A beautifully assembled set.
• Handmade accessories and artisan teaware.
• Floral waters (hydrolats) made from Georgia’s healing plants.

Let’s meet over tea

Gamarjoba — take a seat. The tea is already brewing.

• Georgian tea tastings.
• Meetings with producers.
• Tea evenings.
• Lectures.
• Tea tours and trips to plantations and producers.
• Collaborations with restaurants and local projects.

Georgia from the inside

• Tea gardens.
• People.
• Harvests.
• New gardens.
• Tea discoveries.
• Trips.
• Tastings.
• Events.