Zens Tea
ActiveOverview
Zen's Tea House is a manufacturer and retailer of loose leaf botanical nutraceuticals, including organic teas and herbs, based in Southern California. The company focuses on holistic health products developed with nutritionists and naturopathic doctors, sold through cafes, farmers markets, private events, and direct-to-consumer channels. It emphasizes quality organic ingredients and provides free health education, while supporting business-to-business development for tea entrepreneurs.
History
Zen's Tea House was founded in 2012 by Fernando Lopez, a U.S. Navy veteran from Whittier, California, who started selling teas to friends and family using his unemployment check. In 2013, it attended its first farmers market in Downey, California; in 2014, it opened a warehouse in Santa Fe Springs. The company expanded with its first cafe in Norwalk in 2019, a second in Whittier in 2021, and a third in Torrance in 2024.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Loose Leaf Teas | Holistic health blends | $10 - $35 |
| Proprietary Herbal Remedies | Doctor-developed nutraceuticals | $12 - $35 |
| Superfood Tea Blends | Natural wellness boosters | $10 - $25 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in Southern California facilities, including a warehouse in Santa Fe Springs. The company creates proprietary blends in-house using organic or wild-crafted ingredients. Operations emphasize quality control for teas, herbs, and superfoods.
Notable Products
- Golden Milk - Turmeric-based herbal blend for health benefits.
- Holy Detox - Detoxifying tea blend using organic herbs.
- Custom Doctor Blends - Proprietary formulations for medical practitioners' patients.
Reputation
Zen's Tea House is respected in the holistic nutraceutical community for its veteran-owned status and founder Fernando Lopez's expertise in proprietary blends. Enthusiasts appreciate the organic quality and health education efforts, particularly support for veterans and low-income communities. It has grown steadily through direct sales without major investments, though it remains regionally focused in Southern California.