My most recent visit to an Asian supermarket left me with this question: Have all the food products that can be flavored with matcha been flavored with matcha? Besides cookies, ice cream, jelly, mochi, noodles, and countless types of beverages, I saw for the first time uncooked, green-colored tapioca pearls … Continue reading
The day I found out I was pregnant, I put the teapot down. After all, I did not want to do anything that could possibly harm my growing baby. I put it down because most of what I read advised against it. After what I read, I ultimately reasoned that … Continue reading
I was recently reminded of the start of my affinity for my favorite tea when we had the opportunity to visit with David Lee Hoffman and his lovely wife, Bea. David, who is the subject of the Les Blanc film, All In This Tea, had Bea serve me (and, I’m … Continue reading
While Beverly Hills Psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman interviewed me on her radio show on August 17, 2010, she surmised that I must have a warm and happy childhood memory about tea that led me to have the passion and fascination I have for tea today. We were talking about my … Continue reading
People ask me how we came up with the name “Tavalon” and I always answer by saying that I locked myself in a room for 30 days and did nothing but brainstorm. All joking aside, naming the business was probably one of the most difficult tasks during the start-up phase. … Continue reading
Yes! Tea is the most versatile and delicious beverage in the world. Yes! Tea has historical significance throughout many cultures. And Yes! Tea can be a simple remedy for many ailments. I was recently reminded of this when my niece, Megan, made me an extremely tasty tea that eased my … Continue reading