About Us
Panther Moon Tea Co. was born out of a love of fine tea and a desire to create happiness in the world. We are a purveyor of premium teas from the high mountains of China, Taiwan and around the globe that are expertly handcrafted
by tea masters.
My vision was seeded by a weekly tea gathering in Santa Fe many years ago. Folks would gather every Thursday around a gongfu tea table brought from China and enjoy lively conversations, often times sharing food and mahjong afterwards. The friendships that formed around those cups of tea remain today and have inspired many more.
Panther Moon Tea's mission is to spread peace and friendship through the sharing of Tea Culture – an ancient social ritual of many countries that promotes harmony, connection and enjoyment among peoples, and a tradition embodying the virtues of Camellia Sinensis: simplicity, humility, purity, generosity and equanimity. I believe tea to be a bringer of peace and helps bring us back into right relationship,
with ourselves, each other and to Nature. Wishing you many happy cups.
by tea masters.
My vision was seeded by a weekly tea gathering in Santa Fe many years ago. Folks would gather every Thursday around a gongfu tea table brought from China and enjoy lively conversations, often times sharing food and mahjong afterwards. The friendships that formed around those cups of tea remain today and have inspired many more.
Panther Moon Tea's mission is to spread peace and friendship through the sharing of Tea Culture – an ancient social ritual of many countries that promotes harmony, connection and enjoyment among peoples, and a tradition embodying the virtues of Camellia Sinensis: simplicity, humility, purity, generosity and equanimity. I believe tea to be a bringer of peace and helps bring us back into right relationship,
with ourselves, each other and to Nature. Wishing you many happy cups.
Kind Greetings!
My name is Sumitra and I am the founder of Panther Moon Tea Co. and Panther Moon Essentials.
Many years ago, PMTc started out as an herbal and flower essence company with the intent of supporting folks in their personal healing. The Medicine that kept coming forward around transforming difficult emotions and trauma was finding ways and paths to re-create healthy connections and sense of belonging, and to access our creativity - all ingredients to living a purposeful, happy life.
The first time I sat around a Gong Fu tea table in community, something clicked. My culinary path as chef and restaurateur, herbalist, apprentice of the Medicine Ways, and lover of travel and different cultures, came together in confluence over tiny cups of tea. Since then I have been an ardent student of tea and tea culture, researching and writing about how Tea and People have evolved together, positively influencing human civilization. It has certainly changed my life for the better, as well as for many tea friends whom i have had the pleasure to meet.
A magical, alchemical elixir indeed.
In 2013, I opened the Panther Moon Tea and The Tea Friendship Caravan in Asheville, NC which was an amazing experience in creating a community. I have taught many classes about various aspects of tea at Herbalachia Herbal School, Daoist Tradition Acupuncture College, Dobra Tea, and at the Panther Moon Tea Bar. My research into World Tea Cultures and especially fermented teas continue. I love to source new teas and learn tea obscura, especially pertaining to indigenous tea ways. I am also very interested in the various foods that are served with tea in regions around the world.
May the essence of healing, connection and creativity be imbued in every cup of your Panther Moon Tea.
Panther moon Tea is now located in Eugene, Oregon.
Puerh for peace!
My name is Sumitra and I am the founder of Panther Moon Tea Co. and Panther Moon Essentials.
Many years ago, PMTc started out as an herbal and flower essence company with the intent of supporting folks in their personal healing. The Medicine that kept coming forward around transforming difficult emotions and trauma was finding ways and paths to re-create healthy connections and sense of belonging, and to access our creativity - all ingredients to living a purposeful, happy life.
The first time I sat around a Gong Fu tea table in community, something clicked. My culinary path as chef and restaurateur, herbalist, apprentice of the Medicine Ways, and lover of travel and different cultures, came together in confluence over tiny cups of tea. Since then I have been an ardent student of tea and tea culture, researching and writing about how Tea and People have evolved together, positively influencing human civilization. It has certainly changed my life for the better, as well as for many tea friends whom i have had the pleasure to meet.
A magical, alchemical elixir indeed.
In 2013, I opened the Panther Moon Tea and The Tea Friendship Caravan in Asheville, NC which was an amazing experience in creating a community. I have taught many classes about various aspects of tea at Herbalachia Herbal School, Daoist Tradition Acupuncture College, Dobra Tea, and at the Panther Moon Tea Bar. My research into World Tea Cultures and especially fermented teas continue. I love to source new teas and learn tea obscura, especially pertaining to indigenous tea ways. I am also very interested in the various foods that are served with tea in regions around the world.
May the essence of healing, connection and creativity be imbued in every cup of your Panther Moon Tea.
Panther moon Tea is now located in Eugene, Oregon.
Puerh for peace!