The Noble Year Begins
In the Year of the Horse, we honor movement guided by purpose—
not the rush to arrive, but the discipline of forward motion shaped by intention. The Horse is strength in balance: powerful yet measured, expressive yet controlled. It advances not through urgency, but through confidence in its own rhythm. This year calls us to move with that same resolve—to choose direction over distraction, endurance over display.
Our Western Cape Rooibos—harvested under the wide South African sun and crafted with restraint—meets Lunar New Year tradition in a ritual of grounding and grace. Its naturally warming body carries notes of vanilla, caramel warmth, and honeyed depth, unfolding slowly and deliberately. Each cup rewards patience, inviting stillness before momentum.
This is not a toast to excess, but an offering of continuity.
Not a declaration, but a commitment.
To stride forward with elegance.
To sustain what matters.
To begin the year—steadily, intentionally, and well.
The Ritual of Belonging
Upland Tea House is for those who understand that the finest things are never hurried. Our blends do not exist to fuel productivity. They exist to honor presence. To mark time. To remind us that the most meaningful luxuries are experienced, not displayed.
When an Upland Tea House tin is opened, there is a subtle recognition: this was made for me.
The weight of the container.
The aroma released.
The deliberate movements required to brew it properly.
These are not inconveniences.
They are signals.
Signals that you are allowed to slow down here. That you belong to a lineage of people who value care, ceremony, and craft.
The Ritual of Belonging
Upland Tea House is for those who understand that the finest things are never hurried. Our blends do not exist to fuel productivity. They exist to honor presence. To mark time. To remind us that the most meaningful luxuries are experienced, not displayed.
When an Upland Tea House tin is opened, there is a subtle recognition: this was made for me.
The weight of the container.
The aroma released.
The deliberate movements required to brew it properly.
These are not inconveniences.
They are signals.
Signals that you are allowed to slow down here. That you belong to a lineage of people who value care, ceremony, and craft.
Rare. Grounded. Intentional.
Sourced from the Western Cape of South Africa, our rooibos is selected for its depth, character, and quiet complexity. Each blend is crafted to accompany moments of focus, reflection, and presence.
These are not flavors.
They are moods.
We believe:
Ritual precedes arrival.
Taste is a language.
And luxury should never introduce itself.
Upland Tea House is for those who move through rooms with intention.
For those who curate their lives, not perform them.
LUXURY, STEEPED
The Upland Tea House aficionado is someone who notices. They do not rush.
They notice light through a window at dusk. The way steam curls upward before a first sip. The pause between thoughts.
They understand that luxury is not accumulation, but attunement.
Western Cape Rooibos — The Focus
Morning clarity.
Clean, powerful antioxidants that sharpen the mind.
Chamomile Mint Rooibos — The Reset
Your nervous system’s exhale.
Perfect for midday decompression or nighttime calm.
Upland Tea House was born from a belief that luxury is not about excess — it is about intention. About choosing quality, honoring ritual, and creating space for beauty in everyday life.
This brand is for those who understand that how you move matters.
That what you choose reflects who you are.
And that some things are meant to be discovered, not advertised.
This is for:
The woman in silk at a gallery opening.
The man who knows which rooms matter.
The circle that doesn’t need explaining.
Upland Tea House is not mass.
It is measured.
It is selective.
It is known.
Welcome.
If you’re here, it’s for a reason.
— April Sheris
Founder, Upland Tea House
The Velvet Flight
"Velvet Flight is our tasting collection — 3 signature blends presented in clear vials, paired with our tasting notes, honeycomb stir, and the story behind each blend. A moment to savor, a ritual to share."
The Velvet Flight is a private invitation into the hush of evening decadence. Each month, three exquisite tea blends arrive dressed in hand-blown glass teapot vials, cradled within a carved wooden stand that becomes a shrine to your nightly pour. Each flight is a sensory journey:
Western Cape Rooibos: Sultry rooibos, warm Madagascar vanilla bean, French caramel, and honey — a crimson, caramel hush.
Chamomile Mint: Dreamlike chamomile blossoms and garden mint, to cool the mind and warm the body.
Royal Golden Latte: Golden turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon kissed with organic coconut — an indulgent twist on a moonlit latte.
Together, these blends shape a collection for secret conversations, silk slip dresses, and the soft click of ribbed glasses raised to the night.
