There's beauty in the botanical. And science in every cup.
The same compounds Western labs are racing to study have been in Japanese and Thai botanical traditions for centuries. We didn't invent the protocol. We just sourced it right.
Life is a long game. Play it Strategically.
Organic botanical tea powders. Delicate in flavor. Profound in ways you'd never expect. For your focus, your cortisol, your next hundred years.
Trusted by spas and restaurants across the country.
From wellness menus in San Diego to dining tables in Chicago — Queen Omi is where intentional living shows up.
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Akino [Find us every weekend Summer 2026]
Queens, NY
Akino is one of Queens' most celebrated sushi spots. Food has always been at the center of Chinese culture — a way of gathering and celebrating. Queen Omi exists for the moment after: our teas are crafted to support digestion and help balance blood sugar, so you leave feeling just as good as when you arrived.
Cal-A-Vie Health Spa
Vista, CA
Cal-A-Vie is our first and beloved wholesale partner. Consistently ranked among the world's top destination spas by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, this all inclusive sanctuary blends European spa philosophy with California's approach to health & nutrition. We are honored to be part of their offerings.
Little Goat Diner
Chicago, IL
Little Goat Diner is James Beard Award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard's beloved Chicago neighborhood spot — known for creative, craveable comfort food done right. We're proud to be on her table.
Skincando Boutique
Bethesda, MD
Skincando is a clean beauty boutique in Bethesda, MD — crafting organic skincare from specialty teas, herbs, and adaptogens with the belief that what you put on your body matters. We couldn't agree more. That's why what you put in your body matters just as much — and that's where Queen Omi comes in.
Anthocyanins
brain & memory
The pigment that turns your drink indigo isn't just visual — anthocyanins cross the blood-brain barrier and have been linked to improved memory recall and cognitive sharpness. The same reason blueberries have a reputation, but at a higher concentration.
L-theanine
focus & calm
The amino acid responsible for calm, alert focus — without the cortisol spike of caffeine. L-theanine and caffeine work together, but hojicha's roasting process drops caffeine to just 7mg, so the theanine runs the show. No crash. No jitters. Just clarity.
Proanthocyanidins
anti-inflammatory
A class of polyphenols that work deeper than surface-level antioxidants — proanthocyanidins are associated with reduced systemic inflammation and long-term cellular protection. The kind of compound your 100-year plan actually needs.
Pyrazines
circulation & warmth
Created during the roasting process, pyrazines are the compounds behind hojicha's distinctive toasty aroma — and they've been shown to improve blood circulation and promote physical warmth. The reason a hojicha latte feels different in your body, not just your cup.
Quercetin
immune & longevity
One of the most studied flavonoids in existence. Quercetin supports immune function, reduces oxidative stress, and has been linked to cellular longevity. It's not a trend — it's been in your tea for centuries.
Chlorogenic acid
metabolism & blood sugar
Found in roasted teas and coffee, chlorogenic acid has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. The compound that makes your after-dinner hojicha more than just a ritual — it's doing work while you wind down.
Kaempferol
heart & inflammation
A flavonoid with well-documented anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties. Kaempferol has been associated with reduced risk of chronic disease in long-term population studies. Quiet, consistent, essential.
Catechins
Immune & cellular health
The same antioxidant family that made green tea famous — catechins support immune function and help neutralize free radicals at the cellular level. Hojicha's roasting reduces them slightly vs matcha, but what remains is highly bioavailable.
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THE MAGICAL BOTANICAL • visual • color • transformation
This thai beauty contains zero caffeine and one of the highest concentrations of anthocyanins found in any plant — the same compounds that give blueberries their reputation, but at multiples of the dose. Anthocyanins cross the blood-brain barrier, supporting memory recall and cognitive sharpness. The color shift from indigo to violet to pink when you add lemon? That's the chemistry working in real time.
Key Benefits
- Anthocyanins for memory and cognitive performance
- Supports eye health and visual acuity
- Anti-inflammatory proanthocyanidins
- Zero caffeine — any time of day
- 2000+ years of documented ceremonial use
THE ROASTED RITUAL • calm • grounded • warmth
Where matcha is shade-grown and whisked, hojicha takes the same leaf and roasts it — this roasting process does something unusual. It drops the caffeine to just 20 mg per serving while concentrating L-theanine, the compound that creates calm, focused alertness. No spike. No crash. Your nervous system stays regulated all day. Plus pyrazines — the roasting byproduct shown to improve circulation and body warmth.
Key Benefits
- L-theanine for calm
- sustained focus — no caffeine spike
- Only 7mg caffeine vs 95mg in coffee
- Pyrazines support circulation and warmth
Queens don't drink boring tea
Royal by nature. Extraordinary by design.
2,000+ Purchases. And Counting.
Real people. Real rituals. Real results.
"I made butterfly pea lemonade for my daughter's graduation and every single parent pulled me aside to ask what it was. The colour shift when the lemon hits is genuinely magic — I've never had a drink cause that kind of reaction."
"I put Queen Omi's hojicha powder in my clinic's pantry and make a cup every single day to lower my cortisol."
"My nutritionist recommended it for its anthocyanins. I wasn't expecting it to be this beautiful to drink. Daily non-negotiable."
"I bake with it constantly. Hojicha shortbread, tiramisu, everything. The flavour holds beautifully at high heat."
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