Founded almost 30 years ago, La Route du Thé carries with it the roots and values of its founder, Wali Haydari, from a large family of Afghan traders, whose grandfather worked for the King.

His native country, Afghanistan, the crossroads of millennial civilizations, instilled in him curiosity, a taste for the Other and a sense of sharing. Seasoned tea master, he has received the teachings of great masters from all over the world during his numerous cultural trips to China, India, Burma, Vietnam, Japan, or even Sri Lanka.

Virtuoso, he selects and composes excellent blends, favoring imperial and fine picking, focusing on respecting the working and living conditions of his pickers, opting for gardens offering superior quality teas, negotiated to make them accessible. to the greatest number.