Tea tour and forest visits
Custom Tea Journey
Your route, your pace
During its thousand-year relationship with humans, the tea leaves has appearad in multiple forms, in
countless valleys, canyons, and mountains, bringing different aromas and touching our souls in a
very personal and subjective way.
At the same way, we design specific, individual trip in various tea terroir of China that talks to your souls,
allowing you to explore and experience your favorite places at your favorite rythm,
choosing together every detail of your trip.
Experience Through
Tea is at the very heart of Eastern Leaves. Beyond simply savoring a cup, we offer different perspectives
to help you discover the leaf’s journey—tracing the path it took to reach you.
The Mountain
Walking through the forests where the tea plant still grows wild, guided by the people who know every path.
the table
Sitting down to taste, compare, and understand — where a leaf becomes a conversation.
the making
Watching — and sometimes joining — the hands that turn raw leaf into something you'll carry home.
we place great value on food.
Every meal is chosen not only for its quality but also for the opportunity to immerse you in our world of people, places, and traditions.
From bespoke menus curated by Michelin-starred private chefs to hidden local seasonal dining accessible only to a select few, every detail is pre-arranged around your preferences and dietary needs. More importantly, you retain the complete freedom to adjust on a whim.
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all become moments of exchange and discovery.
We select stays that thoughtfully balance comfort, inspiring design, and cultural character. Every boutique hotel or historic estate on our recommendation list is personally vetted, so you can rest assured of its quality.
That said, the journey is entirely yours.
If you have a preferred brand, specific room requests, or wish to adjust where you stay, we adapt seamlessly to your preferences.
From flight and high-speed rail reservations to private ground transfers, we manage every detail of your transit. Should you desire greater privacy, extra room, or an elevated level of comfort along the way, we naturally adjust your travel arrangements to match your standards.
For road journeys, refined professional chauffeurs and spacious vehicles provide a quiet, undisturbed sanctuary to rest between destinations.
Free from fixed schedules, spontaneous stops for a scenic view or mid-route adjustments happen entirely on your terms.
We design both trips aimed to single travellers and small groups, or larger groups such as companies,
tea academies, group of interest and universities.
Contact us writing something about you and your ideas, and we will be happy to start designing
together your journey into tea and Chinese culture.
Places with Us
This custom tour is meant to unfold at your preferred pace.
If you have specific cities you’re drawn to or interests you’d love to explore — such as cooking, floral arts, or pottery
feel free to reach out, and we’ll design your journey together.
Yunnan 云南
Xishuangbanna, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Honghe...
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Deep within misty, primeval rainforests where thousand-year-old tea trees draw wisdom from ancient soil, this is the place we live and deeply love. Yunnan reigns as the birthplace of tea—distilling raw, untamed mountain soul into living Pu’er that ages gracefully across decades.
Fujian 福建
Wuyishan, Tongmuguan, Fuding, Anxi, Fuzhou, Quanzhou...
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Fujian captures the soul of mist-draped granite cliffs and ocean breezes, transforming leaves into fiery rock oolongs with their legendary rock-rythem and delicate, silver-tipped white teas.
Jiangnan Tea Region 江南
Yixing, Jingdezhen, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Junshan...
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In the serene landscape of Jiangnan, the vibrant leaves find their true home inside porous Yixing clay and radiant Jingdezhen porcelain, quietly steeping the living spirit of the mountains in several provinces.
Other places
Chengdu, Mengding, Chongqing, Tibet, Gansu, Qinghai...
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Here, we connect with the people and teas of diverse regions across China—discovering different ways of life, savoring the rich flavors of the country, and sharing the simple joy that a single cup of tea brings.
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