For many people living in the United States, Memorial Day officially launches the beginning of the summer season. Parties and BBQ’s are the norm around the country. I’d like to take a moment and reflect on the real meaning for Memorial Day – a day set aside to remember those … Continue reading
As a chef, I approach tea as a flavor that I might incorporate into a food, whether sweet or savory. But with my restless penchant for not wishing to leave well enough alone and perceiving flavors and differentiating them from each other, I enjoy experimenting by blending small batches of … Continue reading
Good morning T Ching family! Nominations for the World Tea Awards close today! If you believe T Ching has had a positive impact on you or the tea community, please consider nominating us this year. We were voted Best Tea Blog last year and were nominated for Social Media Campaign, … Continue reading
Today we are increasingly aware of the melting pot that is the United States of America. The upcoming holiday of Easter is one of Christianity’s most important and celebrated events symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As I am a non-Christian, I decided to investigate this holiday in order to … Continue reading
Way back (20 years ago), I studied the tea ceremony in the States. In truth, I did it to drink Matcha rather than sit in seiza, keeping pace with the choreographed routine for mindfulness. So when my teacher headed to Kyoto and offered to bring back as much Matcha as … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! The World Tea Expo is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for the World Tea Awards! If you are a member of the tea community (and I imagine if you’re reading this you are) and would like a tea business, product, or website to … Continue reading