What inspired you to start Camellia’s Tea House?
Natural living and a complementary approach to tackling ailments have always been a way of life for our family. For me, it only seemed right to pursue a career in the wellness space, and after qualifying as a homoeopath with further studies of medicinal herbs, the idea of creating a wellness tea room and brand was born.
Back then, blended herbal tea infusions were unavailable except for chamomile, mint etc. I wanted to introduce drinking herbal teas as an alternative health approach to other beverages whilst still tasting delicious. Ajit, a microbiologist who worked in corporate banking at that time, shared a similar passion, and together we created Camellia’s Tea House.
Is there something about tea that might surprise people?
Consuming herbal tea is nearly as old as humankind. Drinking caffeinated tea goes back thousands of years, it is steeped in history, and all variations of caffeinated teas come from the same plant – Camellia Sinensis.
Tea is now becoming a healthy alternative to drinking wine. Tea and wine are very similar in the way they are cultivated. Different regions of cultivation produce a wide variety of flavours, textures and characters.
How can your herbal teas increase wellbeing?
Herbal teas generally have an alkaline effect on the body, which is essential for maintaining good health. We have specifically designed our herbal teas using traditional botanicals known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral compounds, which are believed to help boost the immune system.
Herbs have been used for centuries to treat certain conditions; nowadays, they are backed by scientific evidence. We have worked with third-party medical consultants to create our Therapy Tea range designed to target chronic diseases, those living under heavy medication, and maintain good health.
What are your future aspirations for Camellia’s Tea House?
We are passionate about tea and are serious curators of our wellness range. We offer education programmes and have teamed up with the European Speciality Tea Association to deliver the best tea education globally. Our future aspiration is to see Camellia’s Tea House as a leading wellness tea brand accessible to everyone globally.
