Our story

Infused with history.
Crafted for today.

An obsession with tea. Four terroirs. A new way to raise a glass.

Two glasses of LAO Sparkling Tea raised in a toast

The origin

It all started
in a teahouse.

Created by three friends, born from a trip to China by one of them. In a teahouse, a first cup that opened his eyes to the world of tea, its countless varieties and unique aromatic profiles.

It wasn't just a drink. It was a complete sensory experience. The depth, the precision, the richness of each sip.

Back in Quebec, he shared this discovery with his two friends. Together, the three of them had the idea to create a non-alcoholic tea-based product, carrying the full experience of tea.

You don't need alcohol to raise a glass. You just need something worth toasting.The LAO team

The philosophy

From leaf
to glass.

Inspired by the Mizudashi technique, an extraction method combining hot and cold infusions, every LAO creation starts with a precise choice: an identifiable terroir, a specific cultivar, a distinct growing method.

The goal is not to imitate wine or champagne. It is to reveal what tea can be when afforded the same attention, the same respect, the same standards as an exceptional product.

Depth. Balance. Length on the palate. Lao is not an alternative. It is a destination.