The Book
Art of Tea
A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact
In his deeply personal and inspiring book, Steve Schwartz takes you on the journey that transformed a devastating family health crisis into a globally celebrated tea company and a life of purpose.
Inside the Book
What You'll Discover
When Steve Schwartz's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he watched Western medicine fall short. That defining moment led him to the Ayurvedic Institute, where he discovered the transformative healing power of tea — and his life's purpose.
Art of Tea tells the raw, inspiring story of how Steve turned personal tragedy into a globally admired brand. From traveling the world with a backpack to sourcing the finest teas, to building a company that serves clients from Wolfgang Puck to the Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo — this book is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Whether you're a founder, leader, or simply someone searching for more meaning in your daily life, Steve's story will show you how ritual, intention, and resilience can transform everything.
"It took tragedy to turn this founder, CEO and international speaker into the success he is today."
— Entrepreneur Magazine
The Company
About Art of Tea
Art of Tea is a hand-crafted, organic tea purveyor founded in 2004 and based in Los Angeles. Under Steve's leadership as Master Tea Blender, the company has become one of the most respected names in the global tea industry.
Art of Tea crafts custom blends for the world's finest restaurants, hotels, and hospitality brands — from Wolfgang Puck and Urth Caffé to the Peninsula Hotel in Tokyo. Every blend is created with intention, quality, and the belief that tea has the power to transform moments into rituals.
