Three Pathways to Meaningful Tea Engagement
Specialized services designed to support different aspects of working thoughtfully with Myanmar and Southeast Asian tea traditions.
Return HomeChoosing the Right Service for Your Needs
Each service addresses distinct goals within tea sourcing and cultural engagement. Understanding these differences helps identify which approach best serves your situation.
Whether you're looking to establish Myanmar sourcing relationships, develop fermented tea offerings, or create educational materials about regional tea heritage, we've structured our services to provide appropriate depth and support.
Myanmar Tea Reconnection Program
A comprehensive sourcing facilitation service for international buyers seeking to establish or re-establish connections with Myanmar's tea-producing regions. We help navigate the complexities of this unique origin while maintaining ethical standards and building durable relationships.
This service is suited for:
- Established importers with Myanmar experience seeking to renew connections
- Committed buyers willing to engage thoughtfully with challenging origins
- Tea professionals seeking origin diversity beyond mainstream sources
- Buyers valuing cultural depth and ethical sourcing practices
What's included:
- Current regional assessment and producer connection facilitation
- Quality assessment coordination and sample evaluation support
- Documentation of production practices and cultural context
- Ongoing relationship management and communication facilitation
Investment:
Inquiry-based
Pricing depends on scope, timeline, and specific sourcing requirements. Contact us to discuss your situation and receive a customized proposal.
Lahpet Development Consultation
Specialized guidance for food businesses interested in Myanmar's unique fermented tea leaf tradition. We provide supplier connections, quality specification development, and educational materials that help you introduce this distinctive offering authentically.
This service is suited for:
- Specialty food importers seeking unique Southeast Asian products
- Restaurant groups interested in authentic Myanmar offerings
- Retailers seeking culturally distinctive products with depth
- Food innovators exploring fermented traditions beyond kombucha and kimchi
What's included:
- Sensory training for culinary or buying teams on lahpet quality evaluation
- Supplier introduction and quality specification development
- Cultural context materials for staff education and customer communication
- Product positioning guidance and market introduction strategy
Investment:
$2,200 USD
Comprehensive consultation program covering all aspects of lahpet product development from supplier connection through market launch support.
Regional Tea Heritage Documentation
Research and content services capturing the diverse tea traditions of mainland Southeast Asia. We produce written reports, coordinate photography, and develop educational materials for brands, museums, universities, and other institutions seeking authentic cultural depth.
This service is suited for:
- Museums developing exhibitions on tea culture and history
- Universities creating food studies or anthropology curricula
- Tea brands seeking authentic cultural context for products and marketing
- Publishing projects requiring research-backed content on regional tea traditions
What's included:
- Field research including interviews with tea producers and knowledge holders
- Written reports structured for educational or commercial purposes
- Photography coordination capturing production and cultural contexts
- Content tailored to specific educational or brand storytelling objectives
Investment:
$5,200 USD
Complete documentation project including research, writing, and coordination. Scope tailored to specific project objectives and intended use.
Understanding Which Service Fits Your Situation
Each service serves distinct needs, though some clients benefit from combining approaches over time.
If you're primarily interested in sourcing Myanmar tea for your business...
The Myanmar Tea Reconnection Program provides the comprehensive support needed to establish and maintain producer relationships. This service works well for importers, retailers, and roasters committed to engaging thoughtfully with this origin.
If you want to introduce lahpet as a product offering...
The Lahpet Development Consultation addresses the specific challenges of working with this unique fermented product. Food importers, restaurants, and specialty retailers benefit from the supplier connections and cultural education this program provides.
If you need cultural research and educational materials...
The Regional Tea Heritage Documentation service creates resources that serve educational institutions, brand storytelling needs, or exhibition development. This research-focused work produces materials with lasting value beyond immediate commercial use.
If your needs span multiple areas...
Some clients engage multiple services over time. A brand might begin with documentation for authentic storytelling, then pursue sourcing relationships as their Myanmar engagement deepens. We're happy to discuss how different services might work together for your long-term goals.
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