All Teavana teas are locally blended in the Seattle area by tea experts - a team of dedicated artisans inspired by the world around them. Teavana's tea experts cup every ingredient multiple times to ensure quality and consistency. They are on an endless quest to create teas inspired by ancient tea blending traditions and modern culinary trends. Teavana strives to use the best premium teas, botanicals and ingredients from regions known for their excellence. It is used mint from the Pacific Northwest and rooibos from South Africa, just to name a few. It's easy to taste the difference in Teavana vibrant flavors.