About Leaf & Buds
We're big tea nerds, and we're passionate about sharing the world of tea. It's the second-most consumed beverage in the world, but especially in the West, hardly any of us have experienced true tea.
So we're here to welcome you into the world of tea - from learning about whole, loose leaf tea, to experiencing the mindful benefits of slowing down with traditional brewing methods. Tea has been around for thousands of years, and unique tea traditions have evolved all over the world. We learn and source our tea from tea makers and tea masters across the globe, and our aim is to share their wisdom, experience and connection to this ancient heritage with you.
We're based in beautiful Bath, UK and we host tea experiences across South West England. Take a look at our offerings and join us in exploring the world of tea - we look forward to welcoming you to one of our events!
Kartini Sutoto
Kartini Sutoto
Kartini Sutoto
Tea for me is not just a drink, it's something that has nourished my soul since childhood. Born into a Chinese heritage, I was immersed in a rich tea culture that shaped my love affair with this ancient delight. Not sure how my ancestors would feel about my favourites today being Japanese greens! With a background in customer relations, I
Tea for me is not just a drink, it's something that has nourished my soul since childhood. Born into a Chinese heritage, I was immersed in a rich tea culture that shaped my love affair with this ancient delight. Not sure how my ancestors would feel about my favourites today being Japanese greens! With a background in customer relations, I love creating opportunities for people to connect with each other and different cultural traditions, learn new things and explore their passions more deeply.
Maren Fichter
Kartini Sutoto
Kartini Sutoto
Most days you'll find me nose-deep in a gaiwan, falling in love with a new puer, preferably while sat under a tree with a book (or sketchbook) in reach. My love of tea started with the samples my dad brought back from business trips in China, and I've been diving gleefully down the rabbit hole since. My tea practice keeps me calm, grounde
Most days you'll find me nose-deep in a gaiwan, falling in love with a new puer, preferably while sat under a tree with a book (or sketchbook) in reach. My love of tea started with the samples my dad brought back from business trips in China, and I've been diving gleefully down the rabbit hole since. My tea practice keeps me calm, grounded and thankful in an otherwise hectic world, and I've developed a deep passion for sharing the peace, connection and cultural wonder tea brings. I use she/they pronouns.