Our Story

Great Tea.
In Good Company.

Discover the people, places, and purpose behind what we do.

our mission

To make exceptional tea accessible, sustainable, and honest.

We source whole-leaf teas from trusted growers around the world, package them responsibly, and bring them to cafés and homes everywhere. Every blend is crafted with care — from the mountains where it’s grown, to the mug in your hands.

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A Note From
Our Founder

Three people outdoors, two of whom are planting a small plant.

“I didn’t set out to start a tea company — I just wanted a better cup. That meant knowing where the leaves came from, how they were grown, and who was behind them. Two decades later, we’re still guided by that same curiosity and care. Tea is simple, but getting it right takes time — and that’s what we love most.”

— Richard Rosenfeld, Founder
Our Story

Born in Colorado.
Enjoyed Everywhere.

A lot has changed since that first cup — except the way we make tea:
carefully, simply, and with a bit of mountain spirit.

2003
The First Cup

Richard tastes loose-leaf tea in India and realizes how different “real tea” can be. Two Leaves & a Bud is born in Basalt, Colorado.

2004
Brewing Begins

Early blends launch in local cafés; Richard personally packs and delivers orders around the Roaring Fork Valley.

2004
Compostable Sachets

Two Leaves becomes one of the first U.S. tea companies to use fully compostable pyramid sachets. Sustainability becomes part of the brand DNA.

2005
Two Leaves Launches In Stores Locally

Two Leaves makes its first appearance on local shelves, sharing café-quality tea with the community that shaped us.

2011
Giving Back

Two Leaves partners with National Outdoor Leadership School, where our founder Richard still moonlights as an instructor, and creates a steady stream of donations through sales of our Alpine Berry tea.

Our Craft

The Details That Shape Every Cup

Sourcing

We work with growers we trust, building relationships with people who care for their land and the tea it grows.

Ingredients

Whole leaves, real spices, and simple ingredients chosen for flavor and balance.

Quality

We obsess over the small things — the cut of a leaf, the feel of the sachet, the taste that lingers after a sip. That’s where quality lives.

People and Planet Over Profit and Plastics

our farmers

From Farm to Kettle

Our teas start in the hands of skilled growers who know their land and their leaves. We build lasting relationships, visit when we can, and work to ensure the people who cultivate our tea are treated fairly and with care.

our team

We’ve Got Good Taste

Based in Basalt, Colorado, our small team guides how our teas are made and shared with intention and care.

our partners

We’re In Good Company

From neighborhood cafés to national partners, we work with people who take flavor and consistency seriously. Together, we bring thoughtfully made tea to more tables, one cup at a time.

The Calm of the Wild

Explore how our love for tea extends beyond the cup — into our community, our planet, and the way we live.

Discover Our Spirit