HISTORY

Georgia produced 600 thousand tons of green leaves or 133 thousand tons of tea becoming the fifth largest

Geographic location, climatic conditions, temperatures that vary drastically between summer and winter, determine the unique character of Georgian tea. Due to the natural factors, it is not necessary the use of pesticides and herbicides, therefore our tea is ecologically pure and the environment is less polluted.

Georgia produced 600 thousand tons of green leaves or 133 thousand tons of tea becoming the fifth largest producer in the world after India, China, Japan and Sri-Lanka.

Geographic location, climatic conditions, temperatures that vary drastically between summer and winter, determine the unique character of Georgian tea. Due to the natural factors, it is not necessary the use of pesticides and herbicides, therefore our tea is ecologically pure and the environment is less polluted.

The number of sunny days in Georgia, optimal average annual temperature (+12.5 C ..+14.7 C) and subtropical climate contribute to the quality of tea leaves. Strong contrast between day and nighttime temperatures during the period when the tea shoots start to appear, produces aromatic substances in the delicate sprouts of the plant creating a complex bouquet of aroma unique to Georgian tea.

It is noteworthy that Georgia has played an essential role in the study of tea cultivation worldwide. Georgian scientist, Ksenia Bakhtadze first proved the principle that different varieties of tea could be crossed to create plants with unique traits. Through the generational selection method, she managed to make over 16 hybrid varieties characterized by high frost-resistance and economic efficiency.

The idea of Gurieli was born in 2008. And in 2010 the first packs of packed, branded Gurieli, made of premium quality green tea leaves could be found in all shops across Georgia.

Since then we have been working on development and perfection of this umbrella brand. Each day, step by step, full of passion we strive towards our mission: To provide the healthiest drink of the millennium to the world from the finest, environmentally-friendly, best tea plantations of rural Georgia.