Zhena Muzyka

In 2000, Zhena Muzyka faced the most difficult challenge of her life when her son, Sage, was born with a severe birth defect. Barely making ends meet, and with no health insurance to cover Sage’s mounting health costs, Zhena was determined to earn an income for her son and herself. With inspiration from the trials of her gypsy ancestors and $3,000, which she borrowed from her father, Zhena began creating and selling custom hand-blended teas. Selling her creations to neighbors from a catering cart, Zhena soon became known as the “mistress of tea.”

While researching various tea gardens, Zhena met a veteran Sri Lankan tea master who had pioneered organic agriculture in the tea fields of his native home.

Zhena was taken under the wing by this Sri Lankan tea master and soon became a master tea blender. As an Aromatherapist, Zhena had already studied the effects of essential oils on women’s health. She learned how to use essential oils to increase physical vitality, soothe the mind and balance emotions. Together, these skills created what is now, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea.

By blending her teas with Aromatherapeutic™ benefits such as purification, balance and detoxification, Zhena found ways to bring the power of botanicals together with tea leaves. The dynamic combination of health virtues and Aromatherapeutic™ benefits, are exclusive to Zhena’s Gypsy Tea.

Humane Working Conditions Worldwide

Zhena is driven by a passion that recognizes that workers worldwide deserve fair pay to uplift their communities and help reduce poverty in areas around tea fields. Zhena’s Gypsy Tea ensures fair working conditions and benefits for workers by only purchasing from Fair Trade gardens. This practice guarantees that the men and women in the fields from which her tea leaves are picked, receive childcare, healthcare, guaranteed maternity leave and education.

Protecting the environment and preserving natural resources are also at the heart of this Ojai, California based company. “Our way of respecting the earth lies in using naturally beneficial growing techniques,” explains Zhena. Following this belief, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea only uses certified organic extracts and flavorings for its exclusive blends.

Providing healthy products and promoting healthy business practices are at the cornerstones of Zhena’s Gypsy Tea. The Company supports local and international causes, and regularly donates tea, time and money to a range of organizations that share similar corporate philosophies.