Pursuing Our North Star
After opening the Kumaon factory, we decided it was time to refine our mission & vision. Discover the creative process behind our guiding words: joy, partnership, and balance.
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Impact in Every Drop
1% Of Every Purchase Goes To Our Farmer-Owned Himalayan Tea Factory
Regenerative
Drink organic tea grown on abandoned farmland that’s revitalizing mountains soils & sequestering carbon.
Transparent
Learn about the tea maker, terroir, and processing techniques behind every tea we source.
Empowering
Each purchase helps launch a tea factory owned by farmers, 90% of whom are women.
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We are Young Mountain Tea
Each time we make a cup of tea, we are enjoying the hard work of an actual human on the other side of the earth. It’s a small miracle, and yet, it’s so easy to forget. We at Young Mountain Tea are committed to honoring and uplifting the people who grow our food. We recognize we depend on them to stay alive. We recognize that their future and ours are one and the same.
Young Mountain Tea Tales
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The Making of A Tea Maker
From an off-grid Himalayan ridge to the helm of a farmer-run tea factory, Desmond twice chose community over self; first by returning home, then by helping launch India’s first farmer-owned...
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The New Face of Nilgiri Teas
Meet Muskan Khanna, a young woman revolutionizing southern Indian teas. She's leading one of the country's first all-women team of tea makers at the Tea Studio, a new high-end tea...
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Impact of Supply Chain Ownership
Tea factories turn harvested leaves into teas we love, increasing their value 10x. Now, we own the engine—both a moral win and a business advantage. Learn how we’re using it...
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Why We Source Whole-Leaf Teas
We source only the highest grades of whole-leaf teas we can find from our Himalayan farmer partners. Find out why these hand-harvested beauties taste better and look more appealing in...
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Coffee Vs. Tea Beyond Caffeine
In response to Michael Pollan’s latest book, we offer a balanced comparison of the world’s two most iconic caffeinated drinks. Find out how they differ (hint: it’s not just their...
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Why We Chose Equity Crowdfunding
When we launched our equity crowdfunding campaign through WeFunder, we committed to a grassroots approach that opens our ownership to a whole world of new partners.
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Black Tea Cupcakes Recipe
Try making these delightful black tea cupcakes with lemon zest icing for a surprising burst of flavor. The caramel notes from the black tea make them truly special!
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