Journal

This spring we wish you a season of growth, happiness and prosperity. With all the new changes and pathways Spring brings, make time to rejoice in its blooming energy with... Read more...

Women’s History Month: Women in the Tea Industry

Women are an instrumental part of entrepreneurship and will continue to lead change for years to come. In the last 20 years female entrepreneurs have increased by 114% - that’s... Read more...

Chinese New Year Tea Gifting

For centuries, tea has brought people together. That is why we believe that tea is often the perfect gift for any occasion. This Chinese New Year we celebrate the Year... Read more...

SAICHO LAUNCH POP-UP SPARKLING TEA BAR FOR DRY JANUARY

This January, Saicho has teamed up with East London’s hottest new hotel, The Gantry, to create a truly unique pop-up sparkling bar to be enjoyed throughout Dry January. Proving that giving... Read more...

Eight Immortals - A rare Dan Cong tea from Phoenix Mountain

While most teas are picked from small bushes, Dan Cong (which translates as single bush or single tree) tea trees can grow to heights of three metres or more, making... Read more...

Types of Tea

Tea has a rich history and a wide variety of flavours, from floral to fruit, nutty to smoky, candied to umami, all influenced by its terroir, time of harvesting and... Read more...

We have launched new sizes!

This week we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new 200ml and 750ml glass bottles across the entire Saicho range. Since launching back in 2019, we've been working closely with sommeliers,... Read more...

A Perfectly Paired Cheese Board with Neal's Yard Dairy

This January, Saicho has teamed up with esteemed British cheese shop, Neal’s Yard Dairy to create a truly unique cheese board, to be enjoyed throughout Dry January by non-drinkers and foodies alike.... Read more...

Saicho teams up with the Cocktail Trading Company

Saicho has teamed up with the talented Elliot Ball at the Cocktail Trading Company who has invented some truly delicious sparkling tea cocktails. ‍ ‍Reme-tea ‍A playful take on the modern classic... Read more...

Tasting Notes: Matteo Montone, Wine Director at Berners Tavern

Matteo Montone is Wine Director at Berners Tavern at The London Edition Hotel.Moving to London in 2013, Matteo started his UK career at Aqua Shard. He then joined The Ritz London as... Read more...

Tasting Notes: Honey Spencer, Sommelier, Wine Consultant and Co-Founder of Bastarda

Honey Spencer’s experience in the wine industry spans continents, having managed Sager + Wilde in London, Den Vandrette in Copenhagen and as guest Sommelier for NOMA in Mexico before returning... Read more...

Tasting Notes: Katie Exton, Sommelier and Co-Founder of Lorne Restaurant

Coming from The River Café, Katie Exton is a highly respected sommelier, both within and outside the trade. Before joining The River Café, Katie worked as Head Sommelier at Chez... Read more...