About Us

San Diego Tea Company was founded by Rachel Adams to celebrate both her love of quality tea and her adopted home town of San Diego.

Being a Brit she grew up drinking tea, in fact, tea in England takes on epic significance as a universal panacea.  In times of crisis or celebration or just needing a moment to wind down there is one constant: Tea.  But, we are talking about 'proper tea' - a tea that has a full flavor and is brewed with reverence in a teapot.

San Diego Tea Company celebrates areas of San Diego with flavors and packages that feature original & stimulating artwork, making it a unique gift that captures the essence of San Diego culture.

Rachel is also Vice-President of the House of England, one of the lovely cottages which make up the Houses of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park, an all volunteer organization dedicated to peaceful (pacific) awareness of different cultures.  She can often be found there on a Saturday or Sunday pouring proper British 'cuppas'. 

In September of 2024 Rachel passed the business on to long time friend (& another ex Brit) Martin Hall who now 'takes the reigns' of the operation.  Martin has been serving astonishing 'Vegan & gluten free' High teas at his restaurant in La Jolla for 10 years & Rachel felt she would feel comfortable passing the baton to him given his cultural roots & long experience with fine teas.  

In this age of corporate domination it is a pleasure to offer you, the discerning customer the opportunity to support a small, creative & caring business knowing that Tea is 'very special' to us & we will not compromise our values or beliefs in any way.    Whether you are buying a unique gift for a friend or enjoying a moment of respite with a soothing cuppa, rest assured we will provide you with the best quality available.

Cheers....