Launch of Duchess Fine Teas (Pasay City, Metro Manila)

 

Launch of Duchess Fine Teas

Ms. Dee Ledonio, an entrepreneur who dreams big and always goes out of her way to fulfill a dream (with a Masters in Entrepreneurship at the Asian Institute of Management, she embarked on her first business venture at age 21), has added another feather in her cap of full-pledged businesses.  

 

Ms. Dee Ledonio

Already the owner/CEO of CEI Cargo, she is now in a mission to redefine tea culture, opening Duchess Fine Teas last March 27, coinciding with the opening of the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2025 at the World Trade Center.

 

The handpicked, carefully curated selection of authentic, high-quality teas

Captivated by the aroma, packaging and artistry of a beautifully curated gift set of fine, loose-leaf teas from India she received last Christmas 2024, it sparked a lingering question, “Why is it that, in the Philippines, our tea selection is so limited.” Dee knew it was time to introduce Filipinos to the true art of tea drinking.

 

Savis (Indonesia) Tea Collection

According to Dee, “Tea is more than just a drink – its an experience, a ritual and a connection to cultures around the world. At Duchess Fine Teas, we are passionate about sourcing only the best, ensuring that every sip tells a story.”

 

The Tea Shelf (India) Tea Collection

Aiming to bring the world’s finest teas to homes, hotels, cafes and restaurants around the country, the brand introduces a luxurious yet accessible tea experience featuring a handpicked, carefully curated selection of authentic, high-quality teas. Each tea tells a story and each blend carried the heritage of its origins.

 

Monteaco (Thailand) Tea Collection

A natural, wellness-driven alternative to coffee and sugary drinks, tea, with its centuries-old reputation for healing, relaxation and sophistication, was ready to take its rightful place in the growing health-conscious community in the Philippines.

 

Tea Aroma Wheel

Their branded collection was sourced from the lush tea gardens of India (San cha, Tea Shelf, Dancing Leaf, Goodwyn, Hillcarts, Tea Trunk), the birthplace of some of the world’s most celebrated teas, and Sri Lanka, to the artisanal blends of China (Duchess Fine Teas – own label), Indonesia (Savis), Japan (Ikkyu), South Korea (Nokchawon), Taiwan (JSY) and Thailand (Monteaco).

 

Tea Collection - Monteaco (Thailand), Duchess Fine Teas (China), San Cha (India) and Savis (Indonesia)

The brand, launched through sales channels, online, retail, pop-ups, and partnership with hotels and restaurants, offers both loose-leaf and bagged premium teas, catering to tea enthusiasts and businesses alike, as well as exclusive tea accessories, luxury packaging and educational tea workshops to elevate the tea experience.

 

San Cha Tea Collection (Blush, Bloom, Palace and Splendour)

Duchess Fine Teas: E-mail: dee@duchessfineteas.com.  Website: www.duchessfineteas.com.  Mobile number: (0917) 508-5672.