Zhi Tea is a tea company based in Austin, Texas with 1 shop you can visit. Last updated October 1, 2026 by My Tea Explorer.
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About Zhi Tea
Zhi Tea was founded in Austin in 2006 by Jeffrey Lorien. After his death in 2024, the business passed to Courtney Marhev, Kenny Jones, Jake Gostylo and Jana Jones. The shop and warehouse are at 1023 Springdale Road, Building 7A, in East Austin, and gift cards work in-store or online.
The catalog runs to more than 200 listings: straight Chinese and Japanese teas such as Bi Luo Chun, Da Hong Pao and Houjicha, pu-erh cured inside oranges and tangerines, and house blends, including iced tea sold loose by the pound. Austin locals should start with the Watermelon Lime Jalapeño iced tea; straight-tea drinkers should try Ancient Forest black.
Founded in 2006 in Austin, Texas by Jeffrey Lorien
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX, US
- Founded
- 2006
- Founder
- Jeffrey Lorien
- Known for
- House-blended loose tea; Pu-erh including citrus-cured; Iced tea blends; Chinese green, white and oolong
- How they source and sell
- Austin tea company that imports loose tea and makes its own blends in small batches.
Signature teas (5)
The teas Zhi Tea is best known for. We have not pulled this brand's full catalog, so there is no stock count or price spread here yet.
Locations (1)
Shops and tea rooms where Zhi Tea sells in person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zhi Tea in Austin?
1023 Springdale Road, Building 7A, Austin, TX 78721.
Who owns Zhi Tea now?
Founder Jeffrey Lorien died in 2024; the company is now run by Courtney Marhev, Kenny Jones, Jake Gostylo and Jana Jones.
What should I order first from Zhi Tea?
Watermelon Lime Jalapeño iced tea for a house blend, or Ancient Forest for a straight black tea.