Discover the inspiring story of Manish Shah, the visionary behind the nationally renowned brand, Maya Tea Company, the mastermind behind Heirloom Farmers Market, and the beloved Tucson tea shop, Transit Tea.
With a remarkable dedication to innovating the business of tea, Manish’s journey is steeped in adventure. As an immigrant from India, Manish’s early business success was thanks, in large part, to the Tucson community. Today, his goal is to uplift our community with exquisite flavors from the untapped kingdom of plants.
For more information about Maya Tea Company, visit mayatea.com. Transit Tea is located at 2645 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, call (520) 433-2886 and visit transittea.com.
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