Critiques

Brain McClintic

Master Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers

"Five Mountains' obsession with supply origin heirloom varietals and ancient crafting techniques leads to a strictly pure kind that leaves you feeling as if it is the initial time you have ever tasted tea." Ian Cauble Master wine waiter, Court of Master wine waiters Top U.S. wine waiter of 2011, lodge of Sommeliers Jeunes wine waiter World Champion, Confrérie First State la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs "The passion, knowledge, respect and commitment that 5 Mountains has for tea, you can't realize anyplace else." Katrina Parlato GM, Quince "[Five Mountains teas] are favorites amongst our customers and that we believe they represent a number of the most effective Gilt style has got to provide." Gilt Groupe, NYC "Having my mind blown by some sun mature pu'er tea from 5 Mountains. this tiny tea co. is serious."" Jordan Graham Mackay San Francisco Magazine, NY Times wine & spirits critic, author Winner of the James Beard Award "Let U.S.A. bow deeply to lecturers Jeffrey McCloud (of 5 Mountains), Master Hé, Zhou Yu, Master Tsai..."" Wu'De Tea Specialist, Author of The method of Tea "Five Mountains has created one thing special with their intensive data and experience, passion for sourcing, overzealous commitment to tea education and superior client service." Travis Rea Manager of gourmand Food Development, Williams Sonoma Former Pastry cook at metropolis Danko "It's rare during any trade for consultants in a given field to overtly share their craft with honesty and humility. i'm frequently floored by them, their passion is apparent and also the proof is within the product. 5 Mountains is that the real deal!"