Think You Know Tejava? You've seen the bottle. You've tasted the tea. But how much do you know about what goes into it? We're taking you Behind the Bottle—sharing the stories, decisions, and little-known details that make Tejava, Tejava.

 The Story Behind the Bottle

Pour Tejava alongside a few other bottled teas, and you'll notice a difference right away: a deep, rich amber color. But how?

The story starts thousands of miles away in the high-altitude tea gardens of Java, Indonesia, where Tejava sources its tea leaves from Rainforest Alliance Certified‡ farms. Growing at high elevations in Java, Indonesia, the tea plants benefit from a combination of tropical sunshine, mountain air, and just the right amount of cloud cover. Between May and October, peak harvest season, growers carefully select the highest-quality leaves, helping to capture the flavor and character the region is known for.

From there, the leaves are brewed in small batches to help preserve their natural flavor, aroma, and rich amber color. The result is the bold, smooth taste—and unmistakable appearance—that makes Tejava uniquely Tejava.

Name Worth Looking Into

You know the "Tea" part of Tejava. The "Java" part?

The name is a mashup of two simple ideas: tea and Java, the Indonesian island where Tejava's tea leaves are grown. A place known for producing exceptional tea deserves to be included in the name.

More Than Just a Bottle

Tejava's Original Black Tea debuted in a distinctive 1-liter (33.8oz) glass bottle, an uncommon choice at the time. Inspired by Japanese dining culture, the bottle was designed to be shared, bringing people together over great tea and conversation. But it served another purpose, too.

The glass bottle wasn't just designed for sharing—it was designed to showcase the tea itself. Long before the first sip, you could see the rich amber color that sets Tejava apart from all other bottled teas.

Award-Winning Taste

Tea experts and tea drinkers don't always agree—but when it comes to Tejava, they do. Tejava has earned 7 first place finishes at the Global Tea Championship™, where teas are judged blind, and won QVC's Customer Choice Award for Best Tea three years in a row.

The Little Frog with a Big Job

That tiny green frog represents a lot more than rainforest protection. To earn a Rainforest Alliance Certification‡, farms are evaluated on several aspects, such as:

• Protecting biodiversity → helping preserve wildlife habitats and native vegetation
• Conserving water → promoting responsible water use and protecting local waterways
• Supporting worker wellbeing → encouraging safe, fair working conditions
• Reducing environmental impact → using more sustainable farming practices

Rainforest Alliance Certification helps ensure the care, expertise, and growing conditions behind every leaf are as high-quality as the tea itself.

‡Find out more at ra.org