A Journey Through Time
Leaf & Spirit
In the mist-draped mountains of ancient China, a leaf fell into water - and the world was never the same.
Chapter IThe Origin
Where Clouds Touch the Earth
In the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, where cliffs rise through the mist, tea trees have grown for over a thousand years.
Buddhist monks first cultivated Camellia sinensis in the crevices of these cliffs. Mineral soil, perpetual mist, sharp day-night swings - a terroir impossible to replicate.
Chapter IIThe Art
Forty Generations of Mastery
Gong Fu Cha - “making tea with skill” - is not merely brewing. It is meditation, hospitality, and artistry distilled into every movement.
Each step is guided by intuition honed through generations. The withering must happen in the cool mountain air. The rolling must break the cell walls just so, releasing the enzymes that create complex flavors.
Chapter IIIThe Land
Three Sacred Mountains
We source directly from families who have tended these gardens for centuries, working in harmony with nature rather than against it.
Wuyi Mountains
Fujian Province - birthplace of rock tea (Yan Cha). Volcanic cliffs, mineral-rich soil. Home to Da Hong Pao and Lapsang Souchong. UNESCO World Heritage.
Jingmai Mountain
Yunnan Province - ancient tea forests cultivated by the Blang and Dai peoples for over a millennium. Home to the world’s oldest tea trees, some over 1,000 years.
Anji County
Zhejiang Province - favored by Emperor Huizong. Cool climate, bamboo forests. Source of the legendary Anji Bai Cha, with leaves the color of white jade.
Phoenix Mountain
Guangdong Province - birthplace of Dancong oolong. Single-bush cultivation, where each tree produces a unique flavor profile passed down through generations.
Chapter IVThe Moment
More Than a Drink
In Chinese culture, tea is not consumed - it is experienced. Every cup is an opportunity to slow down, to breathe, to connect.
Private Gong Fu Cha ceremony
Private tea tasting at your venue
3500 THB
Tea Ceremony at Leaf & Spirit
Led by tea master Ms. Judy
2000 THB
Curated Tea Gifts
Beautifully curated tea gift for every occasion
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The Beginning
Your Journey Starts Here
Book a tasting, explore our collection, or simply say hello. The mountain mist is waiting.
Leaf & Spirit was born from a shared belief that tea is more than a drink - it is a way to slow down, connect and bring people together.
At the heart of our story is our tea master Wang Mengyu - Ms. Judy to our guests - from Yunnan, China, the birthplace of Pu-erh tea. A 7th-generation tea maker with more than 20 years of experience, certified Senior Tea Master by the Yunnan Tea Industry Association (2010) and China Level 2 Tea Maker (2017), she carries forward generations of knowledge, tradition and respect for the art of tea. Drawing on this heritage, she carefully selects exceptional teas and creates unique blends using natural flowers, fruits and traditional ingredients.
We work directly with tea producers in China and Northern Thailand, sourcing teas from their places of origin and choosing them for their quality, character and story. Every tea in our collection reflects our commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship and natural ingredients.
Today, Leaf & Spirit is more than a tea shop. It is a place where tea culture comes to life through tea ceremonies, tastings, workshops and meaningful conversations. Whether you are discovering tea for the first time or deepening an existing passion, we invite you to slow down, share a cup and experience the beauty of tea
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«quiet, welcoming and unhurried - the kind of place where you come to discover real tea and unexpectedly stay much longer»
- Phuket Insider, independent review