Rishi Organic Teas & Tea Accessories

Rishi Tea believes that organic certified teas and herbs, grown without the use of agrichemicals like pesticides and fertilizers, are generally healthier for the environment, farmers, and tea drinkers alike. Over 95% of the ingredients that they import are certified organic according to the USDA NOP standard. Rishi Tea has even helped several producers convert from conventional to organic. Rishi Tea is a Direct Trade importer of organic teas and botanicals from the very best sources. Their Direct Trade is founded upon long-standing, personal relationships with growers who cultivate ecologically sustainable gardens in remote locations around the world and are a Direct Trade importer of organic teas and botanicals from the very best sources. Their Direct Trade is founded upon long-standing, personal relationships with growers who cultivate ecologically sustainable gardens in remote locations around the world.

Tea was originally a food and medicine long before it became a steeped beverage. It is only natural that their tea practice draws inspiration from numerous disciplines, including third wave coffee; cocktail mixology; sommeliers’ oenology; botanical apothecary; and the traditional culinary arts from global food cultures.  Rishi Tea’s herb teas and botanical blends have roots in these practices, and at the same time reflect their own creative ideas and freethinking style.

Handmade, artisan tea mugs with unique glazes that are microwavable and dishwasher safe. These handcrafted mugs were individually thrown on the potter’s wheel by Julie Rowe, a local Raleigh-based potter, using high-fire red stoneware.