AWARD WINNING BRAND FOR AUTHENTIC CHINESE TEA
We established MingCha in 1999 with the aim to let novices and connoisseurs understand handcrafted tea of authentic origins
in China with an open heart. The Chinese character 「明」 Ming composed of 「日」 Sun and 「月」 Moon has multiple meanings:
Ming means to understand; Ming Dynasty (since 14th Century) was the period when tea became popular in every household;
Ming means also to enlighten. We believe good tea could bring one closer to Mother Nature and the Universe.
You also get to know yourself better through tea.
in China with an open heart. The Chinese character 「明」 Ming composed of 「日」 Sun and 「月」 Moon has multiple meanings:
Ming means to understand; Ming Dynasty (since 14th Century) was the period when tea became popular in every household;
Ming means also to enlighten. We believe good tea could bring one closer to Mother Nature and the Universe.
You also get to know yourself better through tea.
What's In Our Name?
Ming: 1. V.t. & v.t., to understand, to be enlightened. 2. Adj., bright, not dull. 3. n., Ming Dynasty, when the technique for making loose leaf tea was perfected and set the principle for tea production that is employed today.
Homonym: famous, popular Cha: n., tea. Other Chinese dialect for the same word: thé (southern Fujian/northern Guangdong), ta (eastern Fujian), chai (mid-Ynagzi area), zhou (northern China). Fang: n., house, room, workshop. Homonym: v.i., v.t., to seek, to visit |
Why MINGCHA?
We work closely with small traditional farms in different parts of China where people are passionate about their crafts and willing to maintain the quality using traditional methods in production. We are discrimating towards the tea quality but we pay generously to the farmers where they live with dignity and pride.
Vivian Mak, our founder, goes directly to tea farms each year to source the best harvest and she speaks and shares the same passion with the farmers. |
Our Vision
We would like to ignite one's curiousity towards the wonderful world of tea. We believe that tea should be part of your daily life to bring you health, joy and happiness!
Our customers range from 1 year old to over 100 years old and covers almost every part of the world. Start your tea journey with us today! |