Even before my job as a corporate banker ended, I was quickly burning out. The 12-hour days and long commute were wearing me down, and even when I did finally get home, I wasn’t very nice to be around. I knew I wanted to start a business, but I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do.
Language of the Leaf began when my husband and I traveled to India to visit a relative and master tea blender for Fortnum & Mason and Twinings.
During this trip, we were invited to stay in the top three Darjeeling tea-producing gardens. Surrounded by the lush green hills and world famous tea plantations, I was enthralled with the tea crafting process. From plucking the fresh leaves off the bountiful plants to carefully examining the leaves during the drying procedure, I followed the leaves through their entire transformation.
While learning about withering, rolling, oxidation, drying (or firing), and even the proper way to ‘cup’ tea, I tasted endless batches of exotic teas. From tasting the liquor to assessing both dry and ‘wet’ leaf, I was obsessed with tea selection and the tea brewing process.
My favourite experience from this trip was on the car ride from airport, when I first caught a glimpse of the Teesta River that flows from China to India. Just knowing we were so close to the origins of the tea trade filled me with a sense of history and awe – and gratitude that now we were a part of that.
After this incredible experience, tea became an important part of my life, and I was so passionate about what I discovered that I needed to find a way to share it with everyone. I knew that people who strive to live a healthier lifestyle would love these naturally blended teas as much as I did.

At that moment, Language of the Leaf was born. Our goal is to elevate tea from an everyday cup to an affordable luxury. Focusing on flavourful blends and aromatic herbs, we wanted to offer a line of gourmet blends that you could enjoy no matter what the occasion.
My goal is to combine carefully selected blends to transform everyday tea drinking into memorable tea experiences.
Language of the Leaf tea offers more than just a hot drink. We bring you comfort in a teapot, a way to celebrate life events, and the first step in creating a healthier lifestyle for you. Is it time for you to pause, reflect and refresh?


