Our Story

Where every cup
tells a story.

Born from a love of fine tea and the craftsmanship of Ireland, Bakshi Sligo brings the finest leaves of India to your cup — with honesty, care, and intention.

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Our Story

Bakshi Sligo began not as a business idea, but as a shared dream between two people — me and Ashish — who believed in building something meaningful together. Growing up in India, tea was never just a drink. It was part of daily life — served to guests, shared with family, and offered during moments of connection. Tea meant comfort, warmth, and welcome. When we moved to Ireland, we discovered something beautiful — the Irish share the same love for tea. Whether in homes, cafés, guesthouses, or hotels, tea plays an important role in hospitality and everyday life. That realization sparked an idea. What if we could bring the richness of Indian tea traditions into Irish hospitality? What if we could create a brand that represents not just tea — but connection, culture, and warmth? Bakshi Sligo was born from that vision. It began with small steps — researching teas, working with suppliers, designing packaging, and planning how to introduce our teas into homes and hospitality businesses across Ireland. We started with sampler boxes, not just as products — but as invitations. Invitations for people to discover flavours, experience culture, and build connections through tea. Bakshi Sligo represents our journey — from India to Ireland — blending tradition, passion, and ambition into something lasting. And this is just the beginning.

We Aim To

1. Establish Bakshi Sligo as a recognized premium tea brand in Ireland

2. Become a trusted supplier for hospitality businesses

3. Expand into retail stores and online marketplaces

4. Grow into a diversified beverage brand including coffee and premix products

5. Create a brand known for reliability, quality, and cultural authenticity

Our Mission To deliver premium tea products that enhance hospitality experiences and everyday living. We will achieve this by:

1. Offering high-quality tea blends with consistent taste

2. Providing elegant and practical packaging

3. Supporting hospitality businesses with reliable supply

4. Building long-term relationships with customers

5. Continuously improving product range and service quality

4 Partner Gardens
25+ Years of Experience
12 Unique Blends
100% Hand Packed

What We Stand For

Rooted in craft,
guided by principle.

01

Source Honestly

We visit every garden we work with. Relationships first, contracts second. No middlemen, no mystery.

02

Craft Carefully

Every blend is tasted, adjusted and packed by hand in small batches. Quality is not a promise — it's a practice.

03

Trade Fairly

Our farmers are paid well above market rate. A good cup starts long before it reaches your kitchen.

04

Tread Lightly

Eco-friendly packaging, minimal waste, and a commitment to the land that feeds our craft.

The People Behind the Cup

Meet our team.

Team member
Arjun Bakshi
Founder & Head Blender

Born in Kolkata, trained in Darjeeling, based in Sligo. Arjun founded Bakshi with one goal: to give Indian tea the platform it deserves in Ireland.

Team member
Siobhán Ó'Mara
Head of Operations

A Sligo native with a background in artisan food production, Siobhán ensures every tin that leaves our workshop meets the highest standard.

Team member
Rajan Mehta
Garden Relations & Sourcing

Based in Assam, Rajan is our connection to the land. He visits our partner gardens throughout the year, maintaining the trust that makes Bakshi possible.

Our Journey

Every year,
a new chapter.

From a small idea in Sligo to a growing community of tea lovers across Ireland — here's how we got here.

2000
The First Garden Visit

Arjun travels to Assam for the first time and meets the Hazarika family — a partnership that still continues today.

2008
Bakshi Sligo is Founded

We open our workshop in Sligo and begin blending our first three teas — all sourced directly from partner gardens in India.

2014
Expanding to Nilgiris

We add two Nilgiri gardens to our sourcing network, broadening our range with lighter, more floral blends.

2024
Online Store Launches

Bakshi goes digital — bringing our hand-crafted teas to doorsteps across Ireland and beyond, one tin at a time.

Ready to Begin?

Find your perfect
cup of tea.

Browse our full collection of hand-sourced, small-batch teas from India's finest gardens — and discover what a properly made cup can feel like.