Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For most people, Georgia is known for wine—not tea.
Yet tucked away between Europe and Asia lies one of the world's most fascinating and overlooked tea-growing regions.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend in Georgia to explore the country's remarkable tea heritage. Over a relaxed tasting session we discuss the rise of Georgian tea during the Soviet era, its decline after independence, and the exciting revival being led by passionate modern producers.
Together we taste teas from several different regions of Georgia, comparing their aromas, flavours, body and character to discover which ones surprise us the most.
Along the way we discuss:
- The history of Georgian tea
- How tea first arrived in Georgia
- Why Georgian tea almost disappeared
- The regions producing tea today
- Differences in terroir and processing
- Tasting notes for multiple Georgian teas
- Which teas became our personal favourites
Whether you're a Gong Fu tea drinker, a loose leaf tea enthusiast, or simply curious about tea cultures beyond China, Japan and India, this is a fascinating journey into one of tea's hidden stories.
If you've ever tried Georgian tea, let me know your favourite in the comments!
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For most people, Georgia is known for wine—not tea.
Yet tucked away between Europe and Asia lies one of the world's most fascinating and overlooked tea-growing regions.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend in Georgia to explore the country's remarkable tea heritage. Over a relaxed tasting session we discuss the rise of Georgian tea during the Soviet era, its decline after independence, and the exciting revival being led by passionate modern producers.
Together we taste teas from several different regions of Georgia, comparing their aromas, flavours, body and character to discover which ones surprise us the most.
Along the way we discuss:
- The history of Georgian tea
- How tea first arrived in Georgia
- Why Georgian tea almost disappeared
- The regions producing tea today
- Differences in terroir and processing
- Tasting notes for multiple Georgian teas
- Which teas became our personal favourites
Whether you're a Gong Fu tea drinker, a loose leaf tea enthusiast, or simply curious about tea cultures beyond China, Japan and India, this is a fascinating journey into one of tea's hidden stories.
If you've ever tried Georgian tea, let me know your favourite in the comments!
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Join our NOTIFICATION SQUAD: meileaf.com/subscribe
Shop online: meileaf.com
Clothing and other merch: merch.meileaf.com
SECOND CHANNEL - my personal tasting journey
YouTube: youtube.com/@DiaryOfATaster
Instagram: instagram.com/diaryofataster
TikTok: tiktok.com/@diary.of.a.taster
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