Saidur Rahman
Founder & CEO
Founder of Tea Shop BD, Managing Director of Indigo Brokers Limited, certified tea taster (Bangladesh Tea Board) and one of the country's youngest tea auctioneers.
Since 2016
Our History
From a simple tea vision to a growing premium tea brand across Bangladesh.
Our journey
Our Journey Since 2016
2016
The Beginning
Tea Shop BD began with a simple mission: make authentic, fresh and trusted tea more accessible in Bangladesh.
2018
Better Sourcing
We started building stronger relationships with tea regions including Sreemangal, Panchagarh and Chattogram.
2020
Online Tea Experience
We focused on building a reliable online tea shopping experience with clear product information and fresh packaging.
2022
Packaging & Brand Trust
Tea Shop BD improved product presentation, packaging and customer trust for households, offices and corporate buyers.
2024
Local Store Vision
We began preparing local store pickup points, premium retail expansion and investor partnership opportunities.
2026
Nationwide Growth
Our vision is to build 30 stores in Dhaka and 80 stores outside Dhaka, creating a premium tea network across Bangladesh.
People
Our Team
A small, hands-on team building Bangladesh's most trusted premium tea brand.
Operations Lead
Operations
Oversees fulfilment, packaging and last-mile delivery across Bangladesh.
Tea Sourcing Lead
Sourcing
Works directly with growers in Sreemangal, Panchagarh and Chattogram.
Customer Experience Lead
Customer Experience
Owns the customer journey from first sip to repeat order.
Digital & Ecommerce Lead
Digital
Runs the online tea experience, content and growth.
Quality
Tea Tasting & Quality
Every lot is tasted, graded and packed by hand before it reaches your cup.
Aroma evaluation
Each lot is opened and assessed for fragrance, freshness and varietal character.
Leaf grading
Whole-leaf, broken and CTC grades are sorted for clarity at the shelf.
Brewing tests
Standard cuppings at 95°C / 80°C reveal balance, body and aftertaste.
Freshness check
Roast date, moisture and colour confirm the tea is at its peak.
Packaging review
Foil-lined, oxygen-protected pouches preserve aroma until brewing.
Customer feedback loop
Reviews and resamples flow back to sourcing — quality is iterative.
STEP 01
Source
Direct from trusted gardens.
STEP 02
Taste
Cupped before approval.
STEP 03
Grade
Sorted for consistency.
STEP 04
Pack
Sealed fresh in BD.
STEP 05
Deliver
Shipped nationwide.
Trust
Built on relationships
- Verified customer system across orders and reviews.
- Tea Friends loyalty — earn points on every order.
- Corporate customers across Dhaka and beyond.
- Local store expansion — pickup points nationwide.
- Fresh, traceable tea, packed in Bangladesh.
Partner with us
Grow the Tea Shop BD network
Join our investor programme or shop our newest harvest — both shape the future of premium tea in Bangladesh.
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