Julien Huot
Founder & tea selectorHello, I'm Julien. I founded Thés & Traditions in 2016 out of a passion for tea. Here, I share my tastings, my travels, and the questions you ask me every day. My goal? To help you discover teas you'll genuinely want to drink, simply.
My journey
Before 2016
The encounter with tea
It all started with a cup. An encounter with an exceptional tea that made me realise an infusion could tell the story of an entire terroir, a craft, hands that had worked. Since then, I haven't stopped.
2016
Birth of Thés & Traditions
The house was founded in Dijon with a simple conviction: tea brings people together. An online shop, a catalogue built tea by tea, and the desire to build a community of curious customers.
Travels
Asia & India, meeting the growers
Several trips to Asia and India allowed me to build direct relationships with growers and trusted partners. Today, the core of the T&T catalogue is built on direct imports.
2024
Move to Simiane-Collongue
The house settled in Simiane-Collongue, near Aix-en-Provence. All our teas are hand-packaged there, with care for the product, to reach you fresh and fully traceable.
2027
Opening the workshops to the public
Good news: by 2027, our workshops will open their doors to enthusiasts. Behind-the-scenes visits, shared tastings, and the chance to put faces to the voices that reply to your messages.
My day-to-day expertise
Personal selection
Over 300 teas and infusions, chosen one by one, with a wide organic range.
Direct import
Connections made on the ground, in Asia and India, with trusted partners.
Systematic tasting
Every new batch is tasted before entering the catalogue.
Packaging in France
In our workshops in Simiane-Collongue, for freshness and traceability.
Blog & tips
I regularly share tastings, recipes and rituals on the T&T blog.
Customer trust
Over 1,900 verified reviews.
My philosophy
I believe a good tea doesn't need to be complicated to be exceptional. My goal is not to drown you in jargon, but to help you discover teas you'll want to drink every day, with pleasure and curiosity. Every article I publish here is nourished by my tastings, my travels, and the questions you ask me on a daily basis.
— Julien
Find me
- LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/julien-huot
- Shop thes-traditions.com
- Customer reviews +1,900 verified reviews
- Workshops ZAC des Frênes, 209 Rue du Bouleau, 13109 Simiane-Collongue (open to the public 2027)
- Email contact@thes-traditions.com