Summer Teas
Journal
Start Here: Tea Education
An educational series for beginners designed to bring clarity to some of the most commonly asked questions about tea. Follow along as we explore the different tea types and optimal preparation methods for brewing the perfect cup of tea.
All Stories
Origins & Travel
As practitioners of direct trade we take pride in the personal relationships we have built with tea and botanical growers around the world.
Recipes & Inspiration
Find something inspiring among our catalog of recipes for tea drinks, cocktails, food and more.
Saffron Bitters and Tonic
Hazy Hopped Tequila Sour
Emerald Green Matcha Smoothie
Vivid Green Matcha Smoothie
A delicious blend of apple, kiwi, lime, mint, cilantro and matcha.
White Peony King Tequila Paloma
A luminous twist on the classic Paloma, this cocktail shimmers with the delicate elegance of White Peony King tea and citrus-kissed tequila. Bright pomelo and ruby red grapefruit mingle with one of our refreshing Sparkling Botanicals for a refreshingly bittersweet sip that’s as dreamy as a summer sunset.
Schisandra 3 Ways
Patagonia Wild Guava Collins
Refreshing Grapefruit Quince Sparkling Botanical by Rishi paired with infused spirits and honey to create this elegant drink.
What is Garden Direct?
Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged fresh at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share our most cherished teas with you during the prime producing seasons.
Origin Spotlight: Mingjian Village, Nantou, Taiwan
Around the world, Taiwan is well-known as a country that produces highly specialized teas. The Mingjian Village is situated in the central highlands of Nantou, Taiwan and the gardens here are incredible.
What Is Matcha?
Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea powder produced by stone-milling a shade-grown green tea called tencha into a fine powder.
The Screaming Eagle
Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing drink brewed with both Moonlight Jasmine and Blue Jasmine teas.
Guayusa & Yerba Mate
Plants from the holly genus, Ilex, including guayusa, yerba mate and yaupon contain not only caffeine, but caffeine-related compounds like theobromine.
Aromatic Schisandra Decoction
A wonderful recipe for a simple, yet potent at-home decoction calls for fresh and dried rosemary and a variety of citrus. You can get creative with a wide variety of fresh or dried citrus like Meyer lemons, pink variegated lemons, and grapefruit.
Mushroom White Russian
Mushroom White Russian:
Russian Standard Vodka / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Mushroom Hero Liqueur / Coconut Cream
Harvest Chai
Harvest Chai:
Rasasvada Black Ginger / Oat Milk / Honey / Rishi Tea & Botanicals Pumpkin Saffron Chai / Cinnamon / Cocoa
