Our Mission

Co-founded by married couple Jamila and Ali Wright, Brooklyn Tea began as a love letter to culture, comfort, and community. Jamila, a Spelman graduate raised in Atlanta, and Ali, a lifelong entrepreneur born in Brooklyn, wanted to create a space that celebrated the healing power of tea while reflecting the vibrancy of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn—where our flagship tea room now thrives.

Our business started with a mission: to make high-quality tea more accessible, especially to communities often excluded from wellness spaces. We source our teas responsibly from across the globe and serve them in ways that foster comfort, conversation, and connection.

Today, we operate two brick-and-mortar tea rooms in Brooklyn and Atlanta, a growing e-commerce platform, and a new concept at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 (launching through a joint venture with HMSHost this fall.)

As our footprint grows, so does our purpose. Brooklyn Tea exists to normalize rest, elevate ritual, and create economic opportunity—particularly for historically excluded entrepreneurs.

Our success is measured not only in revenue but in the lives we touch. We provide free tea and education to nonprofits focused on food insecurity, housing, and mental health. We offer our tea rooms as safe spaces for grassroots organizing and mutual aid events.

Each year, we award scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We compost our spent tea leaves for use in local urban gardens and honor community change-makers with our Brooklyn Tea Community Leadership Award. Our founders also serve on neighborhood and nonprofit boards, advocating for policies that support small businesses and economic equity.

Our Teas

We source teas from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya and Taiwan. We also wholesale our goods to retailers throughout NYC, including Brooklyn’s Lakou, Brooklyn Blend Wegmans and Target to name a few!

Book a Tea Tasting

Immerse yourself in a world of aroma, flavor, and culture as you embark on a sensory journey that will awaken your senses and delight your palate. Indulge in the finest hand-picked teas from around the globe, meticulously curated by our tea experts. Discover the stories and traditions behind each tea as you learn about their unique brewing techniques and health benefits.

Engage in interactive tastings that will awaken your taste buds and expand your tea knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned tea connoisseur or new to the world of tea, our tea tastings are designed to captivate and inspire, leaving you with a deep appreciation for the rich and diverse world of tea. Join us for an unforgettable tea tasting experience that will transport you to the realms of tea bliss, right here in the heart of Brooklyn.