Tea, from Home

One cultivar, five expressions—handcrafted by my father and curated in my Seattle studio. Explore the series, then build your own mini flight below.

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The Beginner's Guide to Fine Tea

Struggling to choose? We’ve simplified the science. Discover our top-rated beginner picks and expert answers to common brewing questions to help you brew with confidence from day one.

Best Teas for Beginners

Why Brew & Blossom

  • Single-Origin Transparency
    Full traceability for every batch: identifying the specific tea cultivar, geographic terroir, and precise harvest season.
  • Science-Backed Quality Control
    Evaluation beyond flavor: analyzing leaf morphology, traditional craftsmanship, and complex chemical structures (amino acid and catechins) for a superior mouthfeel.
  • Simplified Professional Brewing
    Expertly tested brewing parameters and small technique tweaks designed to optimize the infusion of premium loose-leaf tea for a smoother cup.
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Our story

From My Hands to Your Cup

I’m Shirley, the one-woman maker behind Brew & Blossom. I grew up in China's tea country, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Tea Science, and now run this Seattle studio myself—sourcing with my father and trusted growers, tasting, photographing, and packing every order by hand.

My promise is simple: clean, small-batch teas—carefully chosen, easy to brew, and meant to be shared.

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