Quite a few posts back, I mentioned that I had this wild dream of starting a tea farm on Canada’s west coast. At that time, I was searching for suitable land to plant tea, which for the most part, thrives in warm damp climates. The west coast of Canada is … Continue reading
Is there a better time to enjoy a cup of tea or tangy tisane than the end-of-the-year holiday season? I think not. Yes, yes . . . I know . . . tea is the perfect beverage 365 days a year, but you have to admit that the preponderance of … Continue reading
Ahh, there is nothing more satisfying than a great cup of tea! It is the job and the mission of some to ensure that your cup of tea meets some very specific standards of excellence. Quality tea begins long before the leaves, or the tea bag, land gently at bottom … Continue reading
Winter is by far my favorite time of year to reflect upon our successes and not-so-successful efforts at the teahouse during the year, and this year has yielded a few surprises in terms of trends. In no particular order, here are the top 5 teahouse trends I’ve noticed this year: … Continue reading
We hope you’re enjoying the new look and feel of T Ching during our soft launch phase. We understand that some of you may have had difficulty posting comments. Please know that we’re hard at work to streamline the commenting process and not require as much information from those of … Continue reading
During my time at Rishi Tea, I have been fortunate enough to cup high-mountain oolong teas that have left me speechless – teas that transported me to the mountainside and made me feel like I was walking through the misty peaks of Taiwan. For that reason, Taiwan has become one … Continue reading