ABOUT TEA RHYTHM

An old practice, 
reintroduced for modern life.

We are Xin and Yanghe. For years we both worked inside Silicon Valley's biggest tech companies, until burnout left us a little lost. Gongfu tea brought us back—returning to the same leaves, infusion after infusion, and noticing how they unfold. Tea Rhythm brings this centuries-old practice into modern life, with just enough guidance to begin.

Then we found tea.

We spent years chasing the life we thought we wanted—long hours in Silicon Valley, always on, always onto the next thing. Eventually, much of it came true. Yet even in beautiful places, our attention was often somewhere else.

It was like finally arriving at a magnificent banquet, only to discover we had forgotten how to taste.

Then we found tea—not as an escape from life, but as a way back into it. Brewing the same leaves again and again taught us to stay long enough to notice what was already there. What began as a pause became a practice: we studied tea seriously, became certified tea makers, and learned to make it by hand.

From Our Philosophy to Our Standards

A thoughtful ritual begins with exceptional tea.

We believe artisan tea deserves the same curiosity and appreciation as single origin coffee and fine varietal wine. Gongfu brewing invites us to explore it, infusion after infusion. We choose our teas with that experience in mind—with close attention to how they’re grown, how they’re made, and what unfolds in your cup.

Our Standards
Single-origin teas.

Wuyi, the birthplace of rock tea, has a tea tradition spanning centuries. Prized by tea lovers across China, its intricate interplay of cultivar, craft, and flavor offers a lifetime of discovery. In our high-elevation garden in Fujian, cultivars used in this tradition take on a gentler expression—layered depth, a clear, silky texture, and a lingering finish.
Clean teas.

Our teas are grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or herbicides. Goats wander among the bushes, while composted manure nourishes the soil.
Crafted with patience.

Our oolongs undergo multiple rounds of charcoal roasting and careful resting. This patient process allows the roast to settle, revealing the balance between floral aromas, sweetness, and roasted depth.

Our Standards
Nothing added.

Orchid, honey, warm spice—the range of flavors in our teas comes from the leaves themselves, shaped by cultivar and craft. Never from added flavorings, colorings, or sweeteners.
Selected with care.

We look for expressive aromas, balance, and a finish that lingers. Each tea is chosen for the way it unfolds across successive infusions.
Independently tested.

Beyond how our teas are grown, we value independent verification. Tea samples are tested by a third-party laboratory for pesticide residues.

WHY GONGFU TEA?

01 — 
Same leaves, different expressions.

Each infusion reveals a little more: aromas evolve, flavors deepen, and the finish grows more resonant. Following these changes is part of the beauty—a small ritual of discovery, just for you.

WHY GONGFU TEA?

02 — 
A full sensory experience.

The warmth of porcelain, the soft rustle of dry leaves shaken in a warmed gaiwan, their fragrance before and after water meets them. In a world increasingly shaped by screens and AI, gongfu tea offers something tangible—a moment to reconnect with your senses and yourself.

WHY GONGFU TEA?

03 — More Control, 
With Every Pour

Each infusion is a chance to respond. Adjust the time, temperature, or pour as you go, guided by what you noticed in the cup before. Finding your own rhythm along the way. 

Meet the founders

Two Silicon Valley tech workers who found their way back through tea—now Certified Senior Tea Makers and International Senior Tea Art Specialists. Every tea in the collection is one we have both tasted, chosen, and drink ourselves.

Xin Guo

Co-founder & Art Direction

Yanghe

Co-founder & CEO

As the tea unfolds

Discover your rhythm.

Begin with the Discovery Set.

Four teas, a gaiwan, and a little curiosity. Everything you need to start a daily practice of your own.
EXPLORE THE DISCOVERY SET