“Rui is incredible. So wise, so deep and so humble. Her way of teaching is exactly how I feel the true teaching should be - a fluid, alive, open-ended, breathing space where feeling and intuitive approach to Tea (and life) is at its core. “

“Rui's guidance opened my eyes to a deeper understanding of a culture's practice in tea craftsmanship, in addition to experiencing tea with a heightened sense of intuition. You'll never look at tea the same way again.”

“Rui’s class was a truly reinforcing experience on so many levels. Thank you for sharing space, and for bringing all of us together. I will be utilizing what I learned in this course for years to come.”

"The Grasspeopletree teas are unlike anything I have tasted before. The flavors and aromas are so complex, delicate and refreshing. They are delicious hot and cold. It is amazing to taste that these teas are not farmed but are growing naturally in the wild and to learn about the generations of history and expertise that go into them."

"I’ve never tried tea like it. The tastes are so refined - from buttery popcorn to woody fragrance. It feels so healthy to be drinking - not claggy like tea or edgy like coffee. It tastes like nature I suppose. I’m hooked."

"Grass People Tree Master’s Green is by far the most delectable green tea I have come across, and I drink a lot of green tea. Its delicate flavour is something I look forward to every morning. I put a generous pinch of leaves in my little pot and top it up throughout the day, as it lends itself to several brewings. It is light and refreshing and restores the soul. I know it comes from those beautiful mountains of China, and that it is prepared with infinite care and skill, infinite artistry, and I drink it with love and attention."

"Tea never cut it for me but I thought I would try green tea, having read the glowing reports. This coincided with my tasting tea from GrassPeopleTree. It has taken a bit of time to go from thick black coffee to clear green tea. I read up about where the tea comes from, how it is grown and harvested and prepared and unquestionably there is a completely different experience drinking it, with an element of ritual, a slowing down and a feeling of taking in something that is at best actively healthy. And I am actually quite enjoying it. I think of the mountains where it comes from , the families that have created it over the generations and it feels very special. Thank you Grass People Tree for bringing us something that speaks of care and love."

"Unlike any other green tea I've had before. Absolutely delicious! It's so flavourful and there are plenty of flavours to choose from too"

"I cannot describe with words the taste, the smell, the experience you will have after you try theses teas. You will never have a tea without comparing it to this heavenly one. It is my moment of peace, my peace of heaven on Earth. Specially Master's White. OMG!!!!"

"This tea is so delicious. It is mellow and fragrant and much less bitter than many teas I have tasted. I used to drink only ordinary Assam and green tea, but now drink far less as the tea from Grass People Tree is so much better!

I feel so much happier knowing that I am brewing an ethical tea that does not contain harmful chemicals or use tea bags that contain plastic. I feel very honoured to have visited the Master's Tea House in Guiyang, the town where Rui grew up, and to drink tea that is harvested in the traditional Chinese method dating back thousands of years. Rui is so kind and knowledgeable and always happy to answer any questions you might have. Also, the packaging of the tea is beautiful and the boxes make brilliant gifts!"

"The charming Rui told me her stories, spending days in search of wild tea trees, learning how the teas were grown to how well the pickers were treated, becoming something of an expert in the subtle nature and world of Chinese tea. Grass People Tree delivers fresh tea leaves that taste delicious in charming simple packaging, going the mile to provide exceptional service. World Class!"