Single Origin Heirloom

Single Origin Heirloom

Smallhold Farmer

Smallhold Farmer

Direct Sourcing

Direct Sourcing

100% Natural Non-GMO

100% Natural Non-GMO

Fair Trade

Fair Trade

Most Cherished

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Bestseller

Lakadong Turmeric

$10.00
7.61% curcumin. Vibrant, potent, anti-inflammatory.
Alishan High Mountain Oolong Alishan High Mountain Oolong hover image
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Alishan High Mountain Oolong

from $5.00 - $40.00
Floral, creamy, smooth high-mountain oolong
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2025 Harvest!
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Roasted Alishan Oolong

from $4.00 - $40.00
Roasty, caramel-sweet, smooth finish oolong
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Winter Favorite

Tura Black Pepper

$10.00
Bold, warm, heirloom pepper.
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Bestseller

Modern Celestial Gaiwan

$25.00
Stunning celestial cracked glaze, modern gaiwan.
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Uji Hojicha Tea

from $5.00 - $48.00
Savor Uji Hojichas nutty, caramel warmth and cozy bliss
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Uji Matcha Tea

from $25.00 - $48.00
Uji is a shade-grown matcha: velvety umami, vibrant spring flush. Whisk into bliss
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Discover the World Through Tea & Spice

Wellness You Can Measure

Every product tells a story in numbers: 8% curcumin, 8.7% crocin, and high-elevation antioxidants that elevate your daily ritual. We believe in transparent sourcing and wellness that works, backed by nature, not hype.

Single origin | Small Farms

We source from generational family farms, many women- and minority-owned, under 5 acres, where heritage practices and modern drying techniques create spices and teas bursting with natural oils and nutrients.

Sustainibility in Every Detail

Thoughtful design. Sustainable choice. From borosilicate glass jars to biodegradable kraft tea tubes, every detail is planet-friendly. Even our neem and bamboo spoons are compostable.

Wellness You Can Measure

Every product tells a story in numbers: 8% curcumin, 8.7% crocin, and high-elevation antioxidants that elevate your daily ritual. We believe in transparent sourcing and wellness that works, backed by nature, not hype.

Single origin | Small Farms

We source from generational family farms, many women- and minority-owned, under 5 acres, where heritage practices and modern drying techniques create spices and teas bursting with natural oils and nutrients.

Sustainibility in Every Detail

Thoughtful design. Sustainable choice. From borosilicate glass jars to biodegradable kraft tea tubes, every detail is planet-friendly. Even our neem and bamboo spoons are compostable.

Single Origin Spices

Lakadong Turmeric Lakadong Turmeric hover image
Bestseller

Lakadong Turmeric

$10.00
7.61% curcumin. Vibrant, potent, anti-inflammatory.
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Pampore Saffron

$10.00
World’s finest saffron, unmatched flavor and aroma
Tura Black Pepper Tura Black Pepper hover image
Winter Favorite

Tura Black Pepper

$10.00
Bold, warm, heirloom pepper.
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Coorg Cardamom

$10.00
Indias finest, intensely aromatic cardamom.
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Recipes Treasured Daily

Simple, soulful recipes using our single-origin teas and spices

Sri Lankan Cashew Nut Curry (Kaju Maluwa) – Creamy Coconut Curry
Dinner
Sri Lankan Cashew...

Tender soaked cashews simmered in creamy coconut milk with cinnamon, curry leaves, turm...

Crispy Black Pepper Tofu with Basil & Garlic
Dinner
Crispy Black Pepper...

Crispy tofu tossed in a soy-garlic-ginger sauce with Tura black pepper and fresh...

Cacio e Pepe with a Zesty Twist
Roman Classic!
Lunch
Cacio e Pepe...

A Roman classic made effortlessly elegant. This 6-ingredient Cacio e Pepe is creamy, pe...

Layered Mango & Saffron Pudding
Dessert
Layered Mango &...

A celebration of peak-season mangoes and fragrant saffron, this chilled pudding is deli...

Cardamom & Rose Butter Cookies with Pistachios
Dessert
Cardamom & Rose...

Soft, buttery cookies infused with floral rose water and warm cardamom, drizzled with w...

Vegetarian Malaysian Laksa
Dinner
Vegetarian Malaysian Laksa

A rich and soul-warming bowl of Vegetarian Malaysian Laksa, this dish brings together b...

Poached Pears in Saffron-Honey Elixir
Dessert
Poached Pears in...

Aromatic and effortlessly elegant, these Poached Pears with Honey and Saffron are gentl...

Persian Love Cake
Dessert
Persian Love Cake

This fragrant Persian Love Cake is infused with rose water, cardamom, and almonds—a poe...

Super Mango Turmeric Ice Cream
Dessert
Super Mango Turmeric...

Bursting with tropical flavor and natural color, this Super Mango Turmeric Ice Cream is...

Cardamom & Earl Grey Banana Bread
Popular!
Dessert
Cardamom & Earl...

A cozy upgrade to your classic banana bread. This recipe brings together the floral not...

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Reviews

From our customers, with love!

Love love love ! Beautiful turmeric have been looking for real product a very long time. I almost gave up. Then through searching i read your post on your product. Said to my self I’ll try one more time. This Turmeric I welcome in my daily healthy routine...
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Eileen Gil De Lamadrid

Lakadong Turmeric

Lakadong Turmeric

from $10.00
I am glad I can find a quality Taiwanese high mountain tea here in the US. The taste of the tea was fresh and with light fragrance. It's really refreshing my day. I also served this tea for my CNY party guests and got a lot of compliments. Great experience!!!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Selena

Roasted Alishan Oolong

Roasted Alishan Oolong

from $4.00
Love it! Exactly what I was looking for. It arrived quickly, with lovely wrapping and free tea samples.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Shelby

Formosa Flask

Formosa Flask

from $18.00
I received my gaiwan with matching dish the other day. It is beautiful and fits in my hand perfectly so I can keep tea leaves in while pouring my tea out. Thank you, love it.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Audrey

Modern Celestial Gaiwan

Modern Celestial Gaiwan

from $25.00

Single Origin Teas

Alishan High Mountain Oolong Alishan High Mountain Oolong hover image
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Alishan High Mountain Oolong

from $5.00 - $40.00
Floral, creamy, smooth high-mountain oolong
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Shan Lin Xi High Mountain Oolong

from $5.00 - $46.00
Floral, creamy, honeyed elegance.
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Roasted Alishan Oolong Roasted Alishan Oolong hover image
2025 Harvest!
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Roasted Alishan Oolong

from $4.00 - $40.00
Roasty, caramel-sweet, smooth finish oolong
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Roasted Tsui Yu Jade

from $5.00 - $40.00
Smoky, nutty, toasty Jade oolong.
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Pinglin Pouchong

from $5.00 - $22.00
Delicate florals, subtle sweetness, clean finish.
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Himalayan High Mountain Green

from $5.00 - $26.00
Fresh, sweet, honey-tinged high-elevation green.
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Uji Matcha Tea

from $25.00 - $48.00
Uji is a shade-grown matcha: velvety umami, vibrant spring flush. Whisk into bliss
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Uji Hojicha Tea

from $5.00 - $48.00
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Wares

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Earth Harmony Bamboo Scoop

$5.00
Eco-friendly bamboo, perfect loose-tea measure.
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Eternal Embers Teapot

from $50.00 - $50.00
Glazed cast iron, 1L, enduring warmth.
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Formosa Flask

$18.00
Elegant, sustainable, perfect-temperature tea flask.
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Kyoto Kiln Tea Cup

from $8.00 - $8.00
Hand-painted Kyoto ceramic, kiln-fired elegance.
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Modern Celestial Gaiwan

$25.00
Stunning celestial cracked glaze, modern gaiwan.
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Nimba Neem Spice Spoon

$2.00
Hand-carved neem, antibacterial, eco-friendly.
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Uji Serenity Tea Set

from $70.00 - $70.00
A calm, refined matcha set ritual inspired by Japan’s famed Uji region
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Our Story

The spice industry has a dirty secret: most people have no idea whose hands grew their food.

At Living Roots, we're making that connection visible again.

Inspired by my Ma and Aaita (grandmother), who would spend hours in markets, building relationships with farmers they trusted, we're reviving an ancient practice: buying directly from the people who grow what we eat and drink.

Every jar and every tea tells you exactly who cultivated it, where it was grown, and when it was harvested. Real farmers. Real farms. Real stories.

This isn't just transparency. It's respect.

Respect for the farmers who've perfected their craft over generations. Respect for the soil that produces the world's finest spices and teas. Respect for you, the person cooking and brewing with them.

From farm to family. No secrets. No shortcuts.

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Our Farmers

  • Marbah Warjri - Himalayan Green Tea Farmer

    Tea Farmer

    My name is Marbah Warjri and I am from Meghalaya, India the owner of the Denmar Teas. Our tea garden is in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and our tea grows alongside exceptional bay leaf, pineapple and gooseberry trees which influence the natural flowery, fruity taste of our teas.

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  • Shan Shen - Tea Farmer

    Tea Farmer

    At our tea garden, we are passionate about crafting exceptional oolong teas, grown and processed in our Da'an area, Nantou County. Over the years, we’ve focused on traditional farming methods while embracing innovative techniques.

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  • Saffron Farmer Avi Koul

    Pampore Saffron

    Avinash Koul, a saffron farmer from Kashmir, upholds his family's three-generation tradition with sustainable practices. He hand-harvests saffron each autumn, and aims to expand his farm while honoring his heritage.

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Why Us?

As you explore spices and teas, there is an abundance of options. Discover what sets us apart

Living Roots Large Grocery Store Typical Speciality Spice Co.
Single Origin Heirloom ✔ ✗ ✔
Women/Minority Farmer 100% Women or Minority led ✗ Varies
Flavor/Taste/Aroma Farm Fresh Stale Varies
100% Natural
Non-GMO		 Lab Tested.
No Pesticides or Contaminants. Ever.		 ✗ Varies
Direct Sourcing
Farm to your Home		 ✔
Full Transparency		 ✗ Layers of Middlemen
Fair price for produce Beyond Fair Trade Give back to small holder farmer communities and conservation funds ✗ Varies
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