Mikaku Tea

Mikaku Tea is an artisan tea company founded by Leeya in Ōtautahi Christchurch, centred on the belief that tea is not just a beverage but a ritual — a sustained conversation between body, plant, and presence. The business began with Leeya harvesting, drying, and blending fruits, herbs, and blooms from her own garden and orchard, and has since evolved into a thoughtfully curated range of organic, hand-blended teas. All Mikaku Tea blends are created in small batches in Christchurch using 100% organic ingredients. Sourcing is a layered approach: home-grown and locally foraged herbs and botanicals where appropriate, locally grown ingredients from the Canterbury region, and globally sourced organic tea bases and spices purchased through trusted local organic suppliers. Artificial flavours, colourings, and flavour enhancers are never used — the blends rely solely on the natural character of the plants themselves. Sustainability underpins the brand’s operations. Mikaku Tea uses compostable packaging options and recyclable kraft refill bags, blends locally to minimise food miles, and actively partners with stockists and collaborators who share similar environmental and ethical values. The business also offers workshops, tea ceremonies, and guided tea meditation experiences, reinforcing its commitment to mindful consumption rather than convenience-driven drinking. Many blends are designed with seasonal and holistic wellness themes in mind — such as hormonal balance, grounding, rest, or energy — combining therapeutic herbal knowledge with sensory pleasure. Mikaku Tea operates primarily online and through select local markets and stockists, including the Lyttelton Farmers Market.