The idea was never to escape, but to be drawn in further.
To look, to taste, to feel, to return to the here and now.
Craft as an ingredient
We source single-origin, whole-leaf specialty teas shaped by the distinct terroir of their region. Every cup carries the character of its soil, climate, and cultivation methods — resulting in flavours that are layered and unique.
Care as a process
From sourcing and packaging to the land and people we engage with, care guides us every step of the way. Our teas are packaged in biodegradable and reusable materials, sourced through ecologically responsible estates, and served alongside local produce wherever possible.
Presence as an experience
Tea for us is a practice of presence. This attention and deliberateness shapes everything we create — from our flavours and rituals to the atmosphere of the space itself.
With exacting care, the tea is harvested — two young leaves for every silver bud — then dried in the sun and lightly roasted, to then pour into every cup of its floral, full-bodied flavour.
The world of Bai Mu Dan, too, unfolds around the qualities that give the tea its globally loved character — craft, care and presence. Our brews are inspired from Asia’s oldest tea traditions — practices that adapt to moods and change with seasons.
"Tea practices evolve every few miles across the Indian landscape. The ritual, however, is as old as time. A pot of tea has always been a call for pause."
OUR STORY
At a Chinese Tea Shop in Taiwan,
Dinshay sipped on an epiphany that led him once and for all into the world of specialty teas. Brimming with curiosity, he travelled across a tapestry of Asian tea cultures before inevitably finding himself back in India.
He gathered insights from farming practices,
artisan crafts and Asian rituals, and brewed them together into a concoction like no other. Four years on, bai mu dan continues to serve slow, specialty teas with a touch of tradition.
With the café opening in 2022,
Dinshay’s vision of serving exquisite teas in an immersive, thoughtfully crafted space finally came to life.
Explore teas and coffees, café experiences, seasonal food, meaningful collaborations, and so much more, all brewed to deepen your relationship with tea. Whether you're discovering a new favourite, lingering over a meal, or building something together, there's always another way to experience Bai Mu Dan.
FOUNDERS
Dinshay
As a tea connoisseur, Dinshay travelled across China, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea before returning, inevitably, to the depth and diversity of Indian teas. He learnt under tea masters in Guwahati, sought exceptional estates and cultivars, and spent two years perfecting teabags to honour an approach that continues to be guided by curiosity, sustainability, and an uncompromising eye for excellence.
Oormi
Oormi’s design philosophy is driven by a deep appreciation for beauty, culture, and the way people inhabit spaces. From shaping the café's atmospheric and aesthetic language to refining every detail of the guest experience, she has translated the care and intention of Bai Mu Dan into something tangible and inviting. The result is a space where people can slow down, connect, and feel completely at ease.
OUR COMMITMENTS
OUR COMMITMENTS
Great tea begins long before it reaches your cup. At Bai Mu Dan, care is woven into each step, from the land that grows the tea and the hands that nourish it, to the box where it lives till you take it home.
By choosing naturally grown teas, responsible partners, and thoughtfully considered packaging, we strive to care for everyone and everything that makes each cup possible.