About AKO
AKO is a Filipino owned small business that specializes in speciality teas with a modern twist. We hope to present tea in an ordered and beautiful way towards their guests, hoping to build a community through tea and tea culture.
Our purpose
Tea has always been a great way to be able to connect with people. AKO seeks to be able to share these experiences amongst others and hopes to foster a communicty in the SoCal area to help spread the cultures of tea.
A small brand with a lot of feeling.
AKO is an asian-owned small business that wants to present a perspective on tea. Lee Calabia, the owner of AKO, dedicates AKO to learning and educating others about tea. AKO does not represent any traditional tea houses but instead wants to showcase Lee's personal experiences with the beauties of tea and tea culture.
Watch the AKO story
A short documentary directed by Jacob Mallari and Lee Calabia.