The Lost Tea Company

Organically farmed red turmeric from Myanmar is a prized spice, sourced from smallholder farmers using sustainable methods 🧡😊⁠ ⁠

Red turmeric tea is a delightful and soothing beverage that offers a range of health benefits 🧡 😊⁠ ⁠ So, take a moment for yourself, brew a cup of red turmeric tea, and savour its subtle goodness 🇲🇲

Let's embrace the joy of Thingyan and share it with one another while keeping those in our hearts who need it most.

In light of the celebrations and the spirit of togetherness that Thingyan embodies, we're offering a 25% discount on all our products until Wednesday. ISimply use the code 'Thingyan2024' at checkout. 💧🍵 ⁠ ⁠

🎉 Happy Thingyan 2024 from Lost Tea! 🎉 As we celebrate Thingyan, a time when communities across Myanmar come together in celebration, we're reminded of the importance of unity and connection. 💦🎊

Crunchy, Garlicy, Nutty Deliciousness - The undeniable king of snacks 🇲🇲🥜

Our nut and bean mix is a delectable combination of crunchy nuts and hearty beans, providing a delightful texture and rich flavour that will leave you craving more 🥜🧄⁠ ⁠

U Wunna and his friends stopping for a cup of tea whilst mending a bridge on the road from A La Chaung to Pindaya 🍃⁠ ⁠ With tea being a significant part of Myanmar’s agriculture, naturally it is also embedded in Burmese life. Tea is the national beverage ☕️🇲🇲

Aye Aye's unbelievably delicious vegan Aubergine and Chilli Lahpet curry 😍 🍃⁠ ⁠ Packed full of ginger, turmeric, garlic, chilli and of course Lahpet, this dish certainly isn't lacking flavour 😋 🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️⁠ ⁠ Full Recipe online! 💻️

Get ready for a taste bud tango with our Chilli Lahpet Jars! 🌶️🎉 These little jars of joy are packed with a spicy kick that'll have your senses doing a happy dance. Crunch, munch, and savour the flavour fusion as you embark on a snack adventure like no other 🔥🍴

👁👁🍃👌👩‍🌾⁠ ⁠ Sundrying and sorting tea takes an experienced eye and the smallholder farmers we work with in Pindaya certainly have just that! Generations of tea experts haven grown up amongst the leaves on these small family owned farms 💚

Kickstarting our Thursday with Wah Te’s tea and toast with a simple tomato salad 🍃🍳#BrunchOfChampions⁠ ⁠ Check out Htein Lin Aung’s recipe on our website!

Chopped To Perfection 🔪🍃🇲🇲⁠ ⁠ These iconic fermented Burmese tea leaves have been chopped into an easy use paste. Whether they're simply mixed with rice or used as a mind-blowingly delicious marinade, these leaves are sure to boost any meal 🤗 💚

Tea and Myanmar share a rich history 🍃 🇲🇲⁠ ⁠ It is believed that Myanmar’s first tea was cultivated on the Shan Plateau, 6000 feet above sea level during the Bagan Era. Due to the favourable climatic conditions, the tea thrived. ⁠

Is there any better way to get over hump day than with a Lahpet Thoke?! 😍🍃⁠ ⁠ A national dish in Myanmar, this versatile salad is enjoyed countrywide; from the teashops of Yangon to the hills of Shan State, rustled up as a road side snack or served as a wedding centrepiece.

The original, the OG, the masTEApiece 🍃 😍⁠ ⁠ Our Original Lahpet is just the bees knees! So do your taste buds a flavour favour and add a few of these whole fermented tea leaves to your next meal 💚 ❤️⁠

January = Ginger Time 🧡 ⛰⁠ ⁠ Ginger is grown amongst the tea bushes as they are known to support each other’s growth. In addition it supplements the smallholder farmer’s income and maximises the potential of their land 👍🏻

Warm up your week with these punchy Chilli Lahpet loaded peppers 🔥 🌶️ 😋⁠ ⁠ Ready in just 20 minutes these spicy stuffed capsicum are the perfect quick side dish for this wintry weather!⁠ ⁠ For an added kick look no further than @rice_over_everything 👌🏻⁠ Recipe online 💻️

From all of us at The Lost Tea Company we wish you a very Happy New Year!! 🥳⁠ ⁠ We would also like to take this opportunity to say a very special thank you to the amazing @linpyaehtun, the farmers we work with and everyone at the factory in Pindaya ❤️ 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 🍃