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SINGLE ORIGIN · SMALL BATCH · FARM TRACEABLE
Single origin teas and spices from family farms in Taiwan, Japan & India.

Every palate is different. Build a tasting flight - sample our single-origin teas and discover which speaks to you.
Build a Tasting FlightSingle-origin spices, each traceable to the farmer who grew it. Lab-tested potency, packed fresh from harvest.
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HANDPICKED TOOLS & ESSENTIALS
The vessels and tools behind every perfect cup and fresh grind
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CUSTOMER LOVE
"I tried turmeric years ago (capsules) and it hurt my stomach. I’ve tried this turmeric - no problems at all! On my 3rd bottle and the aches in my hands & knees are gone! Recommended to two of my friends."
"This tastes quite different than the grocery store cinnamon. It has stronger and earthier taste. Great to add on French Toast or just plain toast."
"I highly recommend this company. Their teas are clearly sourced with great care. Roasted Alishan Oolong is creamy, nutty and floral with a sweet aftertaste."
"I am glad I can find quality Taiwanese high mountain tea here in the US. The taste was fresh with light fragrance. Really refreshing!"
"Thank you for offering such pure products. The turmeric promotes brain and overall health — it's extremely difficult to find in its truest form. Wishing you the greatest success."
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"Love it! Exactly what I was looking for. Arrived quickly with lovely wrapping and free tea samples."
"My gaiwan is beautiful and fits perfectly in my hand. Thank you, love it!"
"Love love love! Beautiful turmeric. I've been looking for real product for a very long time. This Turmeric I welcome in my daily healthy routine."
"This gaiwan is stunning and well crafted — just the perfect size. Shipping was lightning fast. It's beautiful and rather different than so many on the market."
"OMG I love this item. It's a little smaller than the other one I have, which I like because it's the perfect pour into my cup. Also love the design. Even better, there was a little tea treat for me added!"
"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."
"As a tea enthusiast with a collection of premium teas, Living Roots is in a league of their own. Rich, complex flavors that speak to the care behind every leaf. Once you try it, you'll understand."
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COOK WITH US
Simple, soulful recipes using our single-origin teas and spices
Cinnamon
Cinnamon streusel cake is built on layers of texture rather than contrast of temperature or color. It begins with a s...
Cooked with Laskein Wild Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Cinnamon hot chocolate is built on warmth and richness, both in flavor and texture. It starts with a blend of milk an...
Cooked with Laskein Wild Cinnamon
turmeric
Whole roasted cauliflower with hummus is built on layers of flavor, texture, and warmth - spiced, creamy, and deeply ...
Cooked with Lakadong Turmeric
turmeric
Turmeric chickpea stew is built on warmth, depth, and slow layering of flavor -spiced, creamy, and deeply nourishing....
Cooked with Lakadong Turmeric
matcha
Matcha white chocolate chip cookies are built on balance - earthy, sweet, and richly buttery all at once. The dough b...
Cooked with Uji Matcha Tea - Ceremonial grade Japanese Matcha
matcha
Matcha marble pound cake is built on contrast and harmony - two batters, one light and buttery, the other infused wit...
Cooked with Uji Matcha Tea - Ceremonial grade Japanese Matcha
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR FOOD
Every product connects you directly to the families who grew it.
Ing Makhir Ginger
"I do not use pesticides, no fertilizers to grow my Ginger. I am a 3rd generation farmer"
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Wild Cinnamon Farmer
"My grandmother planted the first Cinnamon tree that grew into a forest"
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Grows our Turmeric
"My family has grown turmeric here for three generations."
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Harvests our Saffron
"Each flower is hand-picked at dawn when the aroma is strongest."
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Our Green Tea Guru
"Our tea grows alongside wild gooseberry trees in the Eastern Himalayas."
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Grows our Oolongs
"Our family has crafted oolong here since 1978, passing down our passion through generations."
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Grows our Turmeric
"My family has grown turmeric here for three generations."
Read StorySTORIES & INSIGHTS
Stories of origin, craft, and the people behind your spices
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A note from our workshop on why we tore down the old product page and built it back by hand.
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Discover Uji Hojicha: Japan’s roasted green tea with smooth, nutty flavor, low caffeine, and perf...
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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.
"This isn't just transparency. It's respect."
From farm to family. No secrets. No shortcuts.
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