"Crimson Lotus Tea is a Seattle area puerh tea import and education company. We are Glen Bowers, and my wife Dawa Lamu. We got started in 2013. Glen grew up in Seattle and was a total coffee geek until I found puerh. Lamu is a Tibetan born in the Himalayas and raised in Yunnan. Puerh tea is the fuel that drives our passions; both literally and figuratively. We exclusively deal in puerh tea and gongfu style brewing accessories. We travel to Yunnan, China each year to live and work as close to the source as possible."

Crimson Lotus Tea

We are obsessed with tea.  We get our teas through relationships we've built in Taiwan. Relationships with growers, roasters and old school wholesalers. Even if it's not a Taiwanese tea, most of our teas are sourced through Taiwanese people.  All of our oolongs (and most other teas) are unblended, single estate pickings. Everything we choose to carry is clean and well executed at its own price point. You're not going to find life-shattering teas for less than a buck a session, but there is good, drinkable stuff at that level that we are proud to brew for guests. We also have deeply satisfying, artistic teas that will take you on a journey.

Floating Leaves

Liquid Proust

"We originally founded Yunnan Sourcing in 2004, our mission was to provide high quality Pu-erh tea and other Yunnan teas to customers all over the world.  We take pride in "weeding out" the teas unworthy of our customers' time and financial expenditure, providing them with a curated selection of teas that won't disappoint.  With Taiwan Sourcing we extend that same passion and focused dedication to the Emerald Isle and the richness of its tea tradition.  Taiwan Sourcing is the result of a dynamic team with many years of experience in direct sourcing, tasting, and procuring.  We are proud to offer the teas we love so much to our dear customers and we hope that these unique artisan teas will bring you health and enjoyment!"

Taiwan Sourcing

"The Steeping Room, based in Austin, Texas, believes tea is for everyone.  Quality teas should be within reach for anyone who wants to enjoy them and learn about them. Founded in 2007 by two women with a passion for creating community through sharing tea and food."

The Steeping Room

"West China Tea started in 2012 as a specialty importer of farm-direct Chinese tea in Austin. Having built tea culture in Texas for the past decade, WCT now operates a large tea house and offers events, classes, and training, as well as more than 200 different teas from more than 40 different suppliers from all over China. Our goal is to spread tea culture and grow community one cup at a time."

West China Tea

"Since 2004, we have been in the business of sourcing Yunnan Pu-erh Tea, Chinese Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea, White Tea, Hei Cha, Teawares, Clay Teapots, and much more! We also offer wholesale pricing in addition to our already competitive retail pricing!"

Yunnan Sourcing

"white2tea was created by passionate Puer devotees with over a decade and a half of experience.  We have devoted our lives to tea.  We conduct business with a simple philosophy; if we would not drink it, we will not sell it.  Our approach to sales is minimalist. No flowery stories about ancient tea gardens full of monks. No bullshit.  We provide the tea. the experience is up to you.  We have been based in China for over 15 years."

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