Product Description
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Legend has it the ancient Goddess of Mercy appeared to a
humble farmer guiding him to nurture and care for a single tea
sprout that would bring his village prosperity. From the Fujian
province, China, the dark emerald green leaves that are 50%
oxidized are tightly wound and unfurl imparting a smooth body and
sweet finish. Its aroma is reminiscent of toasted grain and dried
figs. About Numi: Numi is a labor of love by a brother and
sister. She is the artist and he is the alchemist behind all of
Numi’s blends. Their exceptional-tasting teas are captured in
unique blends that use the highest quality , non-GMO
ingredients sourced directly from Fair Trade Certified gardens.
Numi combines premium full-leaf quality teas and s with only
100% real fruits, flowers and spices. “Through authenticity,
creativity, and commitment to people and planet, Numi brings you
the purest, best tasting tea” Numi's vision is to inspire
well-being of mind, body, and spirit through the simple art of
tea. Numi elevates the tea experience through quality,
creativity, and authenticity. We are grateful to those who
contribute to our tea journey, and we hope to have a positive
impact on all members of our "Communitea"--from farmer to packer
to our fellow tea drinker. Conscientious of the impact of our
actions, we aspire to be environmentally responsible and globally
sustainable by using recyclable and biodegradable packaging and
sustainable bamboo in our merchandising. The Numi Journey In the
fall of 1999, brother and sister Ahmed and Reem had a vision-to
revive the serenity, creativity, and comfort that is inspired by
the simple art of tea. Both artistic souls and world explorers,
the two siblings have combined their belief in the transcendental
properties of tea with their individual passions for photography,
art, and culture. The result of this blend was Numi Tea, a
refreshing and innovative selection of teas and teasans that
awaken the palate, inspire the soul, and gracefully enhance
water's unique potential. The brother and sister duo behind Numi
Tea Ahmed, the master alchemist behind Numi's blends, discovered
the calming simplicity of tea and al teasans while living in
Prague, Czech Republic, where he co-owned and ran two teahouses.
A distinguished photographer, Ahmed used his artistic and
intuitive nature as a foundation for his innovative and artisan
approach to the blending of teas. Fluent in English, Arabic,
French, German and Czech, Ahmed is a citizen of the world; each
pot of Numi tea is an amalgamation of his worldly cultural
knowledge, his in-depth understanding of teas, and his
appreciation for quality. Ahmed's sister Reem has a background
that is almost as diverse as the selection of Numi teas. Before
the advent of Numi, Reem, a biomedical engineer, moved to Italy
to nurture her artistic aspirations. Reem has exhibited her
artwork around the world in San Francisco, New York City,
Melbourne, and Florence. But you don't need to be a globetrotter
to admire her artwork--Reem's original paintings are also
exhibited on each one of Numi's packages. Inspired by her
brother's photos and by the meditative nature and timeless
essence of tea, Reem painted Numi's artwork using oil on small
tin plates, with imagery that evokes a slower, more contemplative
way of being. Reem believes that tea, like art, has a universal
essence and is a portal for self-reflection. What started as a
dream in Reem's small Oakland apartment moved to a lovely 25,000
squrare-foot space on the Oakland waterfront and has progressed
into an exciting and delicious journey. Since its beginning, Numi
has carved a distinct path in the U.S. tea world by introducing
exotic teas such as Rooibos (Red Tea), Lemon Myrtle, Honeybush,
and Dry Desert Lime, and also by offering full-leaf tea in
teabags, without added oils or flavorings. Numi continues to pave
the way and set new tea trends, most recently with its creation
of the hand-sewn and handcrafted "Flowering Teas."
About the Brand
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Numi's vision is to inspire well-being of mind, body,
and spirit through the simple art of tea. Numi elevates the tea
experience through quality, creativity, and authenticity. We are
grateful to those who contribute to our tea journey, and we hope
to have a positive impact on all members of our
"Communitea"--from farmer to packer to our fellow tea drinker.
Conscientious of the impact of our actions, we aspire to be
environmentally responsible and globally sustainable by using
recyclable and biodegradable packaging and sustainable bamboo in
our merchandising.
The Numi Journey
In the fall of 1999, brother and sister Ahmed and Reem had a
vision-to revive the serenity, creativity, and comfort that is
inspired by the simple art of tea. Both artistic souls and world
explorers, the two siblings have combined their belief in the
transcendental properties of tea with their individual passions
for photography, art, and culture. The result of this blend was
Numi Tea, a refreshing and innovative selection of teas and
teasans that awaken the palate, inspire the soul, and gracefully
enhance water's unique potential.
The brother and sister duo behind Numi TeaAhmed, the master
alchemist behind Numi's blends, discovered the calming simplicity
of tea and al teasans while living in Prague, Czech Republic,
where he co-owned and ran two teahouses. A distinguished
photographer, Ahmed used his artistic and intuitive nature as a
foundation for his innovative and artisan approach to the
blending of teas.
Fluent in English, Arabic, French, German and Czech, Ahmed is a
citizen of the world; each pot of Numi tea is an amalgamation of
his worldly cultural knowledge, his in-depth understanding of
teas, and his appreciation for quality.
Ahmed's sister Reem has a background that is almost as diverse
as the selection of Numi teas. Before the advent of Numi, Reem, a
biomedical engineer, moved to Italy to nurture her artistic
aspirations. Reem has exhibited her artwork around the world in
San Francisco, New York City, Melbourne, and Florence. But you
don't need to be a globetrotter to admire her artwork--Reem's
original paintings are also exhibited on each one of Numi's
packages. Inspired by her brother's photos and by the meditative
nature and timeless essence of tea, Reem painted Numi's artwork
using oil on small tin plates, with imagery that evokes a slower,
more contemplative way of being. Reem believes that tea, like
art, has a universal essence and is a portal for self-reflection.
What started as a dream in Reem's small Oakland apartment moved
to a lovely 25,000 squrare-foot space on the Oakland waterfront
and has progressed into an exciting and delicious journey. Since
its beginning, Numi has carved a distinct path in the U.S. tea
world by introducing exotic teas such as Rooibos (Red Tea), Lemon
Myrtle, Honeybush, and Dry Desert Lime, and also by offering
full-leaf tea in teabags, without added oils or flavorings. Numi
continues to pave the way and set new tea trends, most recently
with its creation of the hand-sewn and handcrafted "Flowering
Teas."
- Iron Goddess of Mercy: From the Fujian province, China, the dark emerald green leaves that are 50 percent oxidized are tightly wound and unfurl imparting a smooth body and sweet finish.
- The Perfect Balance: A smooth halfway point between green tea and black tea, our oolong teas have intricate layers of flavor ranging from lush and floral to sweet and savory.
- Loose-Leaf Tea: Numi's full-leaf quality teas come in convenient, resealable pouches to keep your tea fresh for every steep; Great for use in tea infusers, french presses, or tea balls.
- Numi's Teas and tisanes bring you the flavor and benefits of full-leaf tea in a variety of styles, flavors and brewing methods from tea bags and loose leaf teas to flowering teas, iced teas, and bottled teas.
- Premium Full-Leaf quality teas and al teasans blended with only 100 percent real fruits, flowers, and spices; Try our black, green, white, Pu-erh, rooibos, al, and turmeric teas.