Himalayan Green Tea - Living Roots

Artisanal Teas and Spices

Curated traditional foods, organic spices and teas from East Asia, and all across India.

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Our Story

The spice industry has a dirty secret: most people have no idea whose hands grew their food.

At Living Roots, we're making that connection visible again.

Inspired by my Ma and Aaita (grandmother), who would spend hours in markets, building relationships with farmers they trusted, we're reviving an ancient practice: buying directly from the people who grow what we eat and drink.

Every jar and every tea tells you exactly who cultivated it, where it was grown, and when it was harvested. Real farmers. Real farms. Real stories.

This isn't just transparency. It's respect.

Respect for the farmers who've perfected their craft over generations. Respect for the soil that produces the world's finest spices and teas. Respect for you, the person cooking and brewing with them.

From farm to family. No secrets. No shortcuts.

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Single Origin Spices

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Lakadong Turmeric: Pure Spice

$10.00
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Tura Black Pepper

$10.00
Pampore Kashmir Saffron (1g) Pampore Kashmir Saffron (1g) hover image

Pampore Kashmir Saffron (1g)

$10.00
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Coorg Cardamom

$10.00
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Single Origin Teas 🍵

  • Alishan High Mountain Oolong Tea

    Alishan High Mountain Oolong Tea

    3 reviews
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    Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Oolong Tea

    1 review
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  • Roasted Alishan Oolong Tea

    Roasted Alishan Oolong Tea

    4 reviews
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Why Us?

As you explore spices and teas, there is an abundance of options. Discover what sets us apart

Living Roots Large Grocery Store Typical Speciality Spice Co.
Single Origin Heirloom ✔ ✗ ✔
Women/Minority Farmer 100% Women or Minority led ✗ Varies
Flavor/Taste/Aroma Farm Fresh Stale Varies
100% Natural
Non-GMO		 Lab Tested.
No Pesticides or Contaminants. Ever.		 ✗ Varies
Direct Sourcing
Farm to your Home		 ✔
Full Transparency		 ✗ Layers of Middlemen
Personal connection with farmers Long term relationship with source farms and their families ✗ Sometimes
Fair price for produce Beyond Fair Trade Give back to small holder farmer communities and conservation funds ✗ Varies

Our Farmers

  • Marbah Warjri - Himalayan Green Tea Farmer

    Tea Farmer

    My name is Marbah Warjri and I am from Meghalaya, India the owner of the Denmar Teas. Our tea garden is in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and our tea grows alongside exceptional bay leaf, pineapple and gooseberry trees which influence the natural flowery, fruity taste of our teas.

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  • Shan Shen - Tea Farmer

    Tea Farmer

    At our tea garden, we are passionate about crafting exceptional oolong teas, grown and processed in our Da'an area, Nantou County. Over the years, we’ve focused on traditional farming methods while embracing innovative techniques.

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  • Saffron Farmer Avi Koul

    Pampore Saffron

    Avinash Koul, a saffron farmer from Kashmir, upholds his family's three-generation tradition with sustainable practices. He hand-harvests saffron each autumn, and aims to expand his farm while honoring his heritage.

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Let customers speak for us

from 64 reviews
Smooth, floral, delicious

Smooth, floral, delicious. My new favorite tea.

Anonymous
Pinglin Pouchong Oolong Tea
Love love love ! Beautiful turmeric have been

Love love love ! Beautiful turmeric have been looking for real product a very long time. I almost gave up. Then through searching i read your post on your product. Said to my self I’ll try one more time. This Turmeric I welcome in my daily healthy routine. Thank you I will continue to purchase. Blessings

Anonymous
Lakadong Turmeric: Pure Spice with Highest Curcumin (48g)
Lakadong Turmeric - Amazing!

Just a word of praise. Thank You so much for offering your pure products to the public. I wish the best of return on your efforts. Who knew? But you knew. The two products that I ordered, promotes brain health and overall health. It's extremely difficult to find in it's truest form. Again Thank You and wishing the greatest of success. K

Kathryn Roberts
Lakadong Turmeric: Pure Spice with Highest Curcumin (48g)

I love my teas and I love the cups you can purchase to seep my tea. Such a great piece.

Etsy customer
Modern Celestial Gaiwan
JUST THE BEST

Awesome product.

Kathryn Roberts
Pampore Kashmir Saffron (1g)
Your products have changed my world.

Thanks for the sample of Oolong Tea. No more coffee for me. I'm so very glad that I found your site. Purest of Spices. Especially the Lakadong Turmeric which has the highest Curcumin (48g). It's all great. And your service is wonderful. Thanks Again. Kathryn

Kathryn Roberts
Lakadong Turmeric: Pure Spice with Highest Curcumin (48g)

As advertised, great quality item

Etsy customer
Formosa Flask

Beautiful gaiwan! It arrived very nicely packed, in perfect condition, and some free tea samples were a nice surprise! Very happy with my purchase.

Etsy customer
Modern Celestial Gaiwan
Formosa Flask

Thank You for the Tea Samples. The order worked out great!

Neal Frei
Formosa Flask

This is very nice, gaiwan. I like the colors and the thick walls of it and is very comfortable to hold.

Etsy customer
Modern Celestial Gaiwan

Love the products. Regular customer now.

Etsy customer
Formosa Flask

Love it! Exactly what I was looking for. It arrived quickly, with lovely wrapping and free tea samples.

Shelby
Formosa Flask

High quality, Can't wait to use it!

Rachel
Eternal Embers Teapot

I received my gaiwan with matching dish the other day. It is beautiful and fits in my hand perfectly so I can keep tea leaves in while pouring my tea out. Thank you, love it.

Etsy customer
Modern Celestial Gaiwan

I received my gaiwan with matching dish the other day. It is beautiful and fits in my hand perfectly so I can keep tea leaves in while pouring my tea out. Thank you, love it.

Audrey
Modern Celestial Gaiwan

What customers think about the store

High-quality products especially teas and spices. Exceptional flavors and aromas from freshly sourced ingredients. Prompt shipping and attractive packaging enhance customer satisfaction....

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