Journal

Since our founding, we have aspired to connect tea growers with tea lovers to improve the lives of both. This mission still guides us today, as we proudly present you with our new packaging and the renewed purpose of Firepot Tea. The elephant remains the heart and soul of Firepot. It connects Rwa...

Loving the Leaf is the essential guide for any tea lover. Learn about the history and culture of tea, the different types, harvesting methods, and more. Download Loving the Leaf HERE

The holidays are the time of year when we seek to elevate our experiences. The addition of a lighted tree, candles, and rich foods that we set aside for holiday indulgences are hallmarks of the festive season. Firepot Mulling Spices add a special holiday flair to your favorite wine or cider for ...

Originally, Firepot Chai was a loose leaf tea blend combining our freshly ground spice blend (“masala”) and black tea. Over time, I added a caffeine-free version replacing the black tea with rooibos, a Yerba Mate version, and one with cacao nibs. Eventually, as customers and cafes demanded a cha...

The "agony of the leaf " is the term for the slow unfurling of a tea leaf in hot water. It is the process by which the leaf softens and begins to express its flavor, color and strength-- it’s essence-- into the water. It is beautiful and mesmerizing to watch. While teabags offer convenience, the...

Learn the art of tea re-steeping and get the most out of your tea.

It’s fairly well known that great tea comes from China, Japan and Taiwan. Even Kenya and India are known worldwide for their tea production. What is lesser known outside of the industry  is that Rwanda is the producer of some absolutely amazing and vibrant teas.  A relatively new crop for the sm...

Since the beginning, our mission has been to connect tea lovers with tea growers to improve the lives of both. An important expression of this is environmental stewardship where we make business decisions that take into account the wellbeing of the people and places where we work. Firepot Nomadi...

Discover the traditional Japanese tools used to prepare Matcha.

Discover the culture and history of tea in Japan, from Zen Buddhist monks in 600 CE to modern times.

The combination of umami-rich sencha (Japan's spring-harvested, steamed green tea) and nutty toasted rice was so adored that it has become a traditional style of tea known as genmaicha, "brown rice tea".

In a world of almost 8 billion people, we drink a staggering 6 billion cups of tea every single day! But do you know the origins, history and types of black tea?