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You may have noticed we’ve been debunking some common tea misunderstandings and here’s another one. No time more apt than after young Bridget’s recent return from Kyoto.Though the original “jian cha” … read more

Let us offer another reminder about what really goes on in matcha which we began discussing about a year ago.Last year was a big year for this much misunderstood and misrepresented drink, and the ferv … read more

It’s a confusing time for tea. We’re not quite sure what to do with ourselves. Not only are we experiencing sweltering heat on this side of the world, over yonder in tea-country, not too much tends to … read more

You search far and wide but sometimes, you’ve got to remember to check back in. Like when you shuffle-step back to avoid a side-kick. Yes the evasion step is used to establish your own space but you … read more

A swirl became a ripple and that ripple ran deepMany thoughts were shared over multiple steepsBeneath a rider's feeta piece of art I'll keepA treasure from your past so in my heart you'll beatThen a n … read more