One of the highlights of moving back to Northern California has been the presence of the ancient redwoods. I think about the history of these giants and the effect that the inhabitants of the area have had on them and I can’t help but draw similarities between the redwoods of … Continue reading
Once again, the World Tea Expo was a beautiful collection of tea courses, tea tastings, and some very worthwhile exhibitors. In particular, I was lucky to attend a Yan Cha (Dark Oolong)-focused tasting course taught by Philip Parda. We sipped six of these famous “rock teas,” which varied in flavor … Continue reading
I’d like to share with you the separation anxiety I am suffering through. It is not because of my separation from a loved one, from the place I called home for the last five years, or from working at Rishi, but rather from my stash of tea and beloved teapots! … Continue reading
The Internet has become an invaluable tool for many tasks. In fact, without the Internet, North American tea culture might very well have advanced much more slowly. I know not every tea drinker is on TeaChat, but there are numerous ways tea drinkers connect through the web.Let me put it … Continue reading
I often combine my passions and this tea adventure – a combination of tea and food – was no different. Kukicha, a green tea, has great citrus notes that I thought would go well with the fish I was going to make for dinner. The marinade I describe below can … Continue reading
One of the hardest lessons to learn in business is how to pass up an opportunity. We believe intellectually that you can’t be all things to all people, can’t make everyone happy, and can’t land every sale. At the same time, we have a terrible time saying “no” to an … Continue reading