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A B O U T 

Stone Soupis a tea studio dedicated to wild-grown and naturally farmed teas. Based between Taiwan and New York, our work explores the relationship between land, craft, and the people who bring tea to life. We work directly with farmers cultivating exceptional tea leaves in biodiverse ecosystems. We draw out each tea’s distinct character through precise oxidation and roasting that captures the vitality of their environment.


















Figure II. Silouette of mount kilauea shot with Asahi Pentax 55mm 1.8


V I S I O N 


Stone Soup 
aspires to nurture a renewed way of valuing and experiencing the craft of tea, honoring naturally farmed and wild-grown leaves for the vitality of their landscapes, the care of their cultivation and the depth of their character.


By championing practices that go beyond conventional or certified organic methods, we seek to create demand that rewards quality, supports farmers transitioning to regenerative cultivation and deepens appreciation for tea as a living cultural craft.


 We embrace a living ecosystem in which every element supports and enriches the others. Provenance, cultivation, craft, preparation and sensory experience are not viewed as distinct dimentions, but continuous expressions of the same devotion to quality.
I)
Honoring Origin



         
Figure I: This is our wild “tea farm”, which is essentially tea trees grown in a forest. It looks different from the conventional tea farms that people are used to seeing.
Figure I: This is our wild “tea farm”, which is essentially tea trees grown in a forest. It looks different from the conventional tea farms that people are used to seeing.



Our tea leaves reflect the soil, mountain and ecology of their provenance. Our focus on natural and wild-grown cultivation preserves biodiversity and gives the leaves their integrity.

















II)

Hand-tended Ecosystems
Figure II: This is a farmer we work with who is hand harvesting Spring tea leaves



Our farmers follow regenerative practices and harvest tea leaves only by hand at their peak, sustaining the health of the land while preserving the unique character of each crop.









III)
Craft as Expression
Figure III: Freshly harvested tea leaves withering under the sun before being further processed in the oxidation room


Through precise calibration of oxidation and roast, we draw out layered flavours and aromas that reveal the character of each batch. This expertise brings diversity and character to each of our teas.









IV)
Rituals of Connection
Figure IV: Ritual of tea brewing at the tea room
Figure IV: Ritual of tea brewing at the tea room


                                         

We honor the patient rituals of preparation that connect people with the land through tea, countering a culture of speed with practices intended to restore presence, appreciation and connection.










v)
Sensory Wholeness
Figure V: Enjoying the body and aroma of the tea at a tea ceremony
Figure V: Enjoying the body and aroma of the tea at a tea ceremony


Our teas offer an embodied experience. Beyond their nuanced aroma and flavour profiles, they resonate through lingering mouth- and bodyfeel, grounding and enlivening those who drink them.








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