TEA THAT PROTECTS FORESTS
We are on a mission to change the tea industry from the ground up.
By working closely together with local communities we are protecting nature and providing people around the world with fantastic tea.
WHAT IS FOREST FRIENDLY TEA?
TRACKABLE IMPACT
While more companies are finally also beginning to preserve nature through sustainable practices, we’ve now taken the next step—by tracking the impact. In 2025, we launched the biodiversity traceability system for tea. This allows us to track every tea to its origin and confirm the impact on biodiversity. Rooted in nature, built for the future of tea industry.
MEET THE FOUNDER
KENNETH RIMDAHL
MEET THE FOUNDER
KENNETH RIMDAHL
Kenneth Rimdahl is an entrepreneur and biodiversity advocate with a deep-rooted passion for tea. He began his journey in 1994 by opening his first tea shop in Madrid, Spain, as part of East West Company, which today has more than 100 shops globally. In 2012, Kenneth founded Monsoon Tea Company in Chiang Mai, a company dedicated to using Forest Friendly farming practices to protect and enhance biodiversity.
Inventor of Forest-Friendly Tea
As the leading force behind the Forest Friendly Tea concept and The Rimdahl Scale, a method for assessing biodiversity, Kenneth has been a pioneer in sustainable farming. Under his leadership, Monsoon Tea Company has grown to include six retail outlets in Thailand and supplies top hotels and restaurants around the world with premium teas.
Global Recognition
Kenneth has shared his insights in a TEDx Talk, contributed to academic literature, and appeared in numerous media interviews. His work continues to be recognized and serves to inspire people towards sustainable farming and environmental stewardship.
A TIMELINE OF OUR STORY
OUR HEADQUARTERS
About our headquarters
Our headquarters in Chiang Mai has been the heart of Monsoon Tea Company since 2015. It’s where we run our office, pack all our tea by hand, and welcome guests from near and far to our tea house and restaurant.
Located in the character-filled Wat Ket district, it connects the forests of Northern Thailand with tea lovers around the world — and is also where we experiment with new blends, meet with producers and partners, and share our passion for forest-friendly tea.
In May 2025, we moved across the road to a new riverside space — offering more room to grow, better tasting experiences, and space for relaxed, hands-on events.
This is where it all comes together and where our journey continues onwards.
LISTEN TO OUR TEA
Through cutting edge technology and close collaborations with universities and stakeholders, in Thailand and around the world, we are introducing the world’s first biodiversity traceability system in tea, bringing you closer to the source than ever before.
DISCOVER THE BIODIVERSITY TRACEABILITY PROJECT
