About OriginCha源茶 — Tea, Traced to Its Source
OriginCha is a specialty tea shop built around a simple idea: tea should be sold the way it's grown — by region, by harvest, by hand.
We're a small, origin-first tea company sourcing directly from the regions that define each style — from spring-picked greens in Zhejiang to charcoal-roasted oolongs in the Wuyi Mountains.
Rather than selling tea by vague category, we organize our entire catalog by where it comes from. Every listing tells you the region, the harvest window, the processing method, and how to brew it — because we think that context is what turns a cup of tea into an experience worth paying attention to.
Our Range
A tightly curated catalog spanning the major Chinese and Japanese tea traditions.
Green Tea
Dragon's Well, Bi Luo Chun, Sencha & more
White Tea
Silver Needle, Shou Mei
Oolong Tea
Tie Guan Yin, Big Red Robe, Dan Cong
Black / Red Tea
Dian Hong, Keemun, Lapsang Souchong
Pu-erh Tea
Raw & ripe cakes, aged citrus pu-erh
Flower & Herbal
Chrysanthemum, jasmine, rose, chamomile
Our Standards
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Single-Origin Sourcing
We don't blend leaves from multiple regions to hit a price point. If a listing says Wuyi Mountain, it's from Wuyi Mountain.
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Small-Batch Quantities
We buy in quantities small enough that quality control stays personal, not industrial.
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Freshness Over Shelf Life
Teas are stocked seasonally rather than warehoused for years, so what you receive is closer to its harvest date.
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Transparent Detail
Every product page includes origin, harvest season, processing method, caffeine level, and brewing instructions — not just a flavor blurb.
FAQ
Where does OriginCha source its tea from?
Primarily from established tea-growing regions across China (Yunnan, Fujian, Wuyi Mountain, Guangdong, Anhui, Zhejiang), Taiwan, and Japan — the traditional home regions for each style we carry.
Is your tea organic?
Select teas in our catalog are certified or grown organically, and this is noted directly on the relevant product pages.
How should I store my tea?
Keep it in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and strong odors. Most teas are best enjoyed within 6–12 months of purchase, with the exception of pu-erh, which is meant to age.
Do you offer brewing guidance?
Yes — every tea's product and guide page includes recommended amount, water temperature, steep time, and re-steeping notes specific to that tea.
There's More to the Story
Read about why we started, or go straight to the teas.