There's an old legend that says all tea originally comes from five East Asian mountains: the North, South, East, West and Center Mountains. Therefore, we chose the name "Five Mountains" because it best represents our focus on traditional, unadulterated heirloom teas.
Five Mountains specializes in heirloom organic tea. These traditional tea cultivars are renowned for their quality, flavor profiles and health attributes. Each tea is harvested from gardens of their native origin to fully express their variety and terroir.
With an understanding of tea and its place in our environment, Five Mountains uses international organic certifications, biodiverse and sustainable growing methods, compostable packaging, and is a Fair Trade USA Licensed Partner.
The tradition of Five Mountains’ tea craft is rooted in a history with the tea cultures of East Asia’s tea mountains and monasteries.
Click here to learn more about our story from a feature in San Francisco Magazine.
HEALTH • SUSTAINABILITY • RESPONSIBILITY:
Creation of the first 100% Home-Compostable Loose Leaf Tea Packaging
In 2009, Five Mountains introduced the first 100% biodegradable and home-compostable whole leaf tea packaging, made from renewable resources (non-GMO wood pulp) certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council. (view article here)
Fair Trade Certified
Certifed Organic
Five Mountains' teas are certifed USDA organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. CCOF is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. They envision a world where organic is the norm.
Heirloom Cultivars
