BEHIND EVERY LEAF, A HAND. BEHIND EVERY HAND, A MOUNTAIN.
At ANYA, we believe that the true nobility of a tea lies not in its rarity, but in the authentic bond between people, plants, and the land. We work with producers from longstanding family lineages, guardians of ancestral knowledge, rooted for generations in living terroirs renowned for their biodiversity, altitude, and mineral richness: the misty forests of Yunnan and the rocky peaks of Fujian.
Each partner is selected for the precision of their craft, the purity of their methods, and their deep understanding of nature’s rhythms.
All our teas are hand-picked in pristine areas, far from roads, fertilizers, and noise.
Here, harvesting is not a productive act — it is an act of listening, a form of mutual respect.
We prioritize cultivation without forced irrigation or chemical treatments, allowing the leaf to develop its own molecular profile, shaped by the season, altitude, mist, and stone.
This artisanal approach helps preserve the natural biodiversity of active compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, amino acids, minerals) — and ensures perfect traceability.
No added flavors. No blended leaves
THE ANCIENT TEA TREES OF YUNNAN
In the wild highlands of Mengku and Lincang, at the heart of Yunnan, rise millennia-old tea trees, rooted in the mist since the time of imperial dynasties. Untouched by pruning or human intervention, these trees grow along the mountain slopes, exposed to natural variations in light, monsoon, and soil.
Their rhythm is slow. Their presence, silent.
Their deep and intricate root systems reach into virgin mineral layers, inaccessible to cultivated tea plants.
This depth allows the leaves to concentrate rare molecules : deep minerals such as zinc, manganese, and potassium.
These compounds support long-lasting antioxidant effects, enhanced microcirculation, and gentle stimulation of the body’s natural defenses.
Harvesting is done entirely by hand, and only once a year — in spring.
Only the first tender buds are picked, in an act of humility before the tree’s longevity. Respecting the natural cycle is essential: it preserves both the integrity of the tea tree and the purity of the leaf.