Maya Tea Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tea |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Manish Shah, Yash Shah |
| Headquarters | Tucson , United States |
| Products | Tea blends, chai concentrates, southwestern spices |
Maya Tea Company operates out of Tucson, Arizona and focuses on crafting unique tea blends, chai concentrates, and southwestern spices.
History
Established in 1997 by brothers Manish and Yash Shah, the company’s name is a combination of the first two letters from each of their given names. The business began by importing teas from India and China and selling them at a local farmers' market. As demand increased, the company expanded its facilities to a sizable warehouse located on Tucson’s west side.
The trademark "Maya Tea" was officially registered by the US Government in 2014. By that time, Maya Tea's offerings were available in coffee shops, teahouses, restaurants, taverns, salons, and hotels throughout the United States. Additionally, the company markets packaged tea leaves designed for consumers to brew at home.
Maya Tea has partnered with breweries such as Dogfish Head Brewery for their Sah'tea beer, Terrapin Beer Company for Samurai Krunkle's ale, and Borderland Brewing Company for their Hibiscus Saison and Agua Bendita Wheat Wine beers. The company’s work has been highlighted in publications including Fresh Cup Magazine's "2013 Tea Almanac," Tea Magazine, Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden, as well as featured on the Steeping Around podcast.