Bird Pick Tea

Overview

Bird Pick Tea & Herb is a specialty tea retailer founded in 2008 that operates tea bars and retail locations across Southern California. The company specializes in over 100 loose leaf teas sourced directly from origin, with a focus on high-quality varieties including black, green, and oolong teas. Bird Pick operates a Pure Tea Bar featuring house-made syrups and purees, offering fresh brewed and hand-shaken tea beverages to customers.

History

Bird Pick Tea & Herb was established in 2008 by Lan Ong, inspired by family stories about selecting the finest tea leaves from the highest mountains. The company was founded on principles of bridging Eastern culture with Western society during challenging economic times. The brand name originates from a legend about birds with acute senses selecting the best tea leaves for their own nourishment, a standard the company applies to its own tea selection and blending practices.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Bird Pick imports fine tea leaves directly from its own estates around the world, including an organic tea garden in Guangzhou, Zhejiang, and Fujian Province in China. Tea beverages are prepared fresh at their tea bars with house-made syrups and purees using organic cane sugar.

Notable Products

• Bird Pick Breakfast Tea - Blend of Assam and Keemun with brisk, malty, citrus, and robust flavor profile
• Lychee Oolong Iced Tea - Oolong tea fusion with lychee fruit, served unsweetened or sweetened to preference
• Pure Tea Bar Beverages - Fresh brewed and hand-shaken tea drinks made to order with house-made syrups and purees

Reputation

Bird Pick is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, directly sourced teas and its welcoming tea bar environment. The brand maintains strong community involvement through support of organizations like the American Red Cross and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Customers appreciate the quality and refreshing nature of the beverages, with pricing comparable to other specialty tea shops in the Los Angeles area.