Welcome to the exciting world of HighTea! We are thrilled to have you here and look forward to sharing our incredible journey with you. So, sit back, relax, as we take you on a delightful "HighTea" break to get to know us better.
During my travels, I couldn't help but notice the special status of Indian teas among tea connoisseurs. Indian teas are renowned and sought after globally, celebrated for their rich flavours and diverse varieties. However, despite being the second-largest tea producer in the world, India lacked a domestic speciality tea market until the late 1990s. This realisation ignited a passion within us to address this deficiency, and it quickly evolved into providing India's discerning tea drinkers with the speciality teas they truly deserved.
In 1999, the Indo-Sri Lanka trade agreement opened doors for us to import and distribute a fine selection of speciality Ceylon teas in India. It was a significant milestone in our journey, but little did we know what lay ahead. We soon realised that simply importing and distributing speciality tea wouldn't do justice to our world-renowned Indian teas from Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiris. We soon understood the need to set out on a mission to blend and curate our speciality teas, and we were up for the challenge to accomplish it.
In 2002, we embarked on the exciting path of blending Indian teas and producing our speciality teas. The following year, we proudly launched our private label, “HighTea”, primarily targeting the foodservice industry, including cafes, hotels, institutions, and corporations. But we didn't stop there. In 2011, we made a significant leap forward by commissioning our own integrated, state-of-the-art tea bag manufacturing and packaging facility. This bold move liberated us from dependence on third-party blenders, allowing us to have complete control over the quality and consistency of our teas.
Ever since our promising beginnings, HighTea has consistently delivered distinct cups of tea to the discerning palate by using only 100% natural, premium-quality teas, herbs, and spices, thanks to the artful blending and exceptional taste. In line with our core values that align with our ethos and quality control, we were among the first in India to introduce 'Staple-less' tea bags way back in 1999. Since then, all our HighTea tea bags have been staple-free. We only use good-quality, environmentally friendly, and sustainable packaging materials, which exemplifies our commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and food safety.
We are delighted to have reached this significant milestone in our journey, and we are even more excited about the promising future ahead of us. We are inspired and humbled by your continued trust in our teas, and we deeply value your loyalty and patronage as valued customers. In today's world, where wellness and good health are paramount concerns, we envision a rapidly growing market for speciality and wellness teas. This prospect fills us with excitement and enthusiasm as we eagerly look forward to curating an exceptional range of teas to enhance your well-being and promote good health.
We hope that our website offers everything you are searching for, and do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything we can assist you with. For any concerns or queries, you can contact me directly at the email address provided below. We always welcome new ideas and suggestions from our valued customers, and it is our utmost pleasure to meet and exceed your tea-drinking needs and expectations. Here's to a future filled with delightful tea-drinking experiences, and a heartfelt toast to your well-being. Cheers to celebrating the joys of HighTea!!
Shoaib Khan
Founder & CEO
shoaib@hightea.in