ABOUT US

Stemming from our shared love for Chinese loose leaf tea, we embarked on a mission to share its exquisite flavors and rich heritage with the world. Our journey led us to establish Wu Cha Tea, a partnership formed with a well-respected Houston tea store, known for its two decades of expertise in the tea industry. When the store's owner graciously offered to mentor us in launching our own tea business, we were filled with great excitement. Our mission is to share with the world the exceptional teas we have grown to love, hoping to inspire others to create their own cherished tea moments. Guided by the valuable insights of a tea industry veteran and fueled by the passion of two tea enthusiasts (alongside our feline companions), we strive to deliver a great cup of tea.

Meet the Team

Wenxing - Co-founder and Oolong aficionado
A photographer that can draw, a video gamer that writes software for a living, and most importantly an Oolong aficionado. Wenxing originally hails from the misty mountains of Nanchang, Jiangxi but now lives in Houston. Growing up surrounded by the aroma of loose leaf brewed by her parents, she preferred tea over candy or soda as her treat of choice. Yet, it wasn't until a chance encounter with the captivating world of oolong and pu'erh teas that her appreciation truly blossomed.
Wenxing then dove down a rabbit hole of complex flavors and ancient brewing traditions, igniting a passion that burns brighter than a dragon's breath. These days, she enjoys the mineral depths of Rock Oolongs, her all time favorite type of tea.

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Justin - Co-founder and Guzzler of Pu'Erh

Justin began his adventure in real Chinese loose leaf tea mid way through 2023, with inspiration from many YouTube shorts creator, especially @jessesteahouse. Originally he was not a fan of tea, having only tried grocery store jasmine tea and American sweet and unsweet teas. But after being intrigued by Chinese loose leaf tea he found a local tea shop to give it another try. Blown away by wide variety of flavors that tea can naturally have, he wanted to explore more and more about tea. After spending a good deal of time trying teas at his local tea shops one of the owners approached and offered to help him set up a tea business. He jumped on the idea as it would not only allow him to learn more about tea but also share the teas he loves with more people. 

Justin enjoys most Chinese loose leaf teas, but oolongs and especially aged Seng (raw) Pu’Erh hold a special place in his heart.

​Beyond tea Justin enjoys his hobbies of 3d printing, cosplaying, and cooking. He is currently (updated Jan. 2024) printing a spear from Horizon Forbidden West, making a Zaku II Cosplay, and trying to cook a dish from every country in the world.

Fifth - Head of Human and Cat Resources

As Head of Human and Cat Resources, Fifth oversees the well-being of both our two-legged and four-legged employees. Her daily routine includes conducting morale-boosting purr sessions, ensuring adequate sunbeam distribution, and mediating disputes over the best napping spots. Fifth's unique perspective, shaped by her feline understanding of the world, has transformed Wu Cha Tea into a haven of harmony and productivity.

Milky - Marketing Intern

Milky, the purrfect intern and aspiring tea connoisseur, wasn't born with a silver spoon, but with a silver tea whisk! This fluffy intern extraordinaire traded catnaps for spreadsheets at WuChaTea.com. His days are filled with judging our finest teas, chasing laser pointers disguised as matcha whisks, and napping on keyboards. Don't be fooled by his adorable mittens – Milky's got ninja-like SEO skills and can write a haikus about dragonwell that'll leave you weak in the knees. So step aside, boring tea bags, the future of tea marketing is pawsitively purrfect, and it comes with a tiny pink nose and a penchant for tuna treats.

Frequently asked questions

• What does Wu Cha mean? 
  • In Chinese Wu means 5 and Cha means tea. When we are in the process of naming something we tend to use the (sometimes) temporary name Five/Fifth to refer to it until we come up with the actual name. Though, Fifth sometimes sticks, like in the case of Wu Cha. We would also like to defer any more questions on this topic to our Head of Human and Cat Resources Fifth.
• Where is your tea shipped from?
  • While our tea is originally from all over mainland China and Taiwan, it all ships from Houston, Texas.
• How is your tea stored?
  • We have partnered with a local loose leaf tea shop here in Houston with has been in business for over 20 years. The shop stores and processes our tea using all the knowledge and equipment that they have gained while running their business (and in a cat free environment).
• ​How fast will I get my order
  • ​Most orders should be shipped out within 2-3 business days of ordering. We use USPS to ship our teas. Most orders should be delivered within 2-5 business day, with some destinations further from Houston taking up to 7 business days​
• ​Can I get free shipping
  • ​Our free shipping is offered for orders over $49 but we will run promotions that will offer lower free. shipping rates, so check back from time to time
• ​Do you do returns
  
  • ​Due to the nature of selling tea we normally can not accept returns, but if you have any issues with your order please reach out to us because we are committed to the satisfaction of every customer and will work as hard as possible to resolve any problems.