A Celebration of Hong Kong Through Art and Tea
This August, we're proud to unveil a limited-edition gifting series created in collaboration with acclaimed Hong Kong artist Jonathan Jay Lee.
Inspired by our shared Hong Kong heritage, the collection celebrates the city's vibrant culture, the art of thoughtful gifting and the craftsmanship that defines both Saicho and Jonathan's work. Across three of our single-origin Sparkling Teas, each design tells a story of place, creativity and connection, inviting every gift to become a keepsake long after the final pour.
A Keepsake of Hong Kong
Created exclusively for HKIA, the collection features our Hojicha, Darjeeling and Jasmine Sparkling Teas, each presented in a beautifully illustrated gift box designed by Jonathan Jay Lee.
Conceived as a collectable keepsake, each box captures the atmosphere and quiet beauty of Hong Kong, offering travellers a thoughtful way to take a piece of the city home or share it with someone special.
More than packaging, each design tells a story, transforming every bottle into a meaningful gift.
The Story Behind the Artwork
At the heart of the collection is Saicho's signature bird motif, reimagined through Jonathan's distinctive artistic style.
Each illustration features a bird native to the country where its tea is grown, set against layered cityscapes inspired by Hong Kong's skyline, glowing lights and everyday rhythm. Across the three designs, the birds move through a quiet progression, from stillness to flight, reflecting Saicho's own journey as the brand continues to grow around the world.
As Jonathan explains:
"The suggestion of birds taking off into flight represents my feeling of Saicho, an allegory of the brand at this current point in time. The birds taking off is the trajectory I see Saicho going."
The result is a collection that feels both personal and universal, rooted in place, yet open to interpretation.
Designed for Celebration
From the beginning, this collaboration was conceived as a celebration of gifting.
Each box is designed to elevate the act of giving, turning a bottle of sparkling tea into a gesture of thoughtfulness, care and connection. Whether shared at a table, given as a souvenir, or kept as a memento, each piece carries a sense of occasion.
Jonathan reflects on this idea of permanence within design:
"What attracts me to the idea of a special edition is that it holds a story. If you buy these editions to give away as a gift, that story can be told, and a deeper appreciation comes with it."
In this way, the collection becomes more than a product; it becomes part of a shared memory.
Discover the Collection
The Saicho × Jonathan Jay Lee limited edition features our Hojicha, Darjeeling and Jasmine Sparkling Teas, each presented in a collectable illustrated gift box.
Available exclusively from 15 August 2026, this series invites you to experience sparkling tea through the lens of art, storytelling and celebration.
Whether given to mark a moment or kept as a reminder of one, each piece is an invitation to slow down, appreciate detail, and celebrate the beauty of thoughtful gifting.