My partner and I have been participating in Oprah’s ground breaking e-class, A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle. There are a reported 2 million participants from around the world. Eckhart has been described as a “contemporary spiritual teacher” who borrows concepts from the realm of psychology to define a new way of being. [...]

Portland, Oregon is home to many tea start ups that have made it BIG nationally, from Tazo to Stash and more recently Oregon Chai. When I saw the New York Times article about tea in Portland, I was delighted to see yet another good tea article, especially in my neck of the woods, but [...]

I had the pleasure of reviewing a new book by Beatrice Hohenegger called Liquid Jade. I enjoyed reading this small book and thought I’d share a passage to inspire you to check it out. She found a wonderful passage by Thich Nhat Hanh…
“You can organize a tea meditation to provide an opportunity for [...]

At a time when we want to slow down and relax to diminish the levels of stress that are significantly compromising our quality of life, a cup of tea is a soothing pick-me-up and a much needed break in our busy day.
At a time when we want to cultivate healthy, balancing pastimes, tea and its [...]

What makes tea romantic you ask? It is the environment you create with tea that can spark your passion. Couples will often drink wine together as a way to unwind and relax, or as a prelude to sex. I propose tea. Sharing a pot of tea with your partner can be an intimate [...]