How did it all start?

Our journey began, as many do, around a shared meal.

Over dinner with our friend John, I found myself reminiscing about my Ma and Aaita (grandmother) sourcing spices directly from farmers in bustling markets, the air thick with earthy aromas, every ingredient carrying stories and tradition. John shared memories of the teas his mother brought from Taiwan and Vietnam, each cup steeped in connection.

Then my partner said simply, "Why not share these treasures with the world?"

The idea took root instantly. But the challenge was real: How do you connect small farmers in remote villages to people across the globe?

Ten months of conversations with farmers, countless tastings, and late-night planning sessions later, Living Roots was born, a bridge between the traditions we grew up with and the kitchens of people who value where their food comes from.

Because some flavors are too precious to keep to ourselves.

What's in a name

Living Roots isn't just a company; it's where I come from.

I'm from Shillong, Meghalaya, home to the Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge, a living structure woven from rubber tree roots, grown and guided by generations.

That bridge taught me something: strength comes from deep roots.

Roots that connect. Roots that endure. Roots that sustain.

Just like those bridges, Living Roots connects generations of farmers to your kitchen, sustaining traditions that have fed families for centuries.

We're not just selling spices and teas. We're tending roots.

Spices and Teas

We're custodians, not just sellers.

Every spice and tea is handpicked, sourced directly from the farmers who grow them.

Our designers meticulously weave the local traditions of each product's region into our labels, and we spend countless hours researching the best biodegradable materials for our tea containers.

From Meghalaya's potent Lakadong Turmeric, with its legendary curcumin content to Taiwan's complex Oolong teas, every product carries a story worth preserving.

This is heritage you can taste.

When you open a jar of our spices or brew our teas, you're not just cooking, you're continuing a story.

Living Roots is more than a brand. It's a community built on respect for the farmers, traditions, and diversity that have shaped one of the world's oldest trades.

Welcome to the family.