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 fer … 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

The grin on my face grew as I poured, as if an invisible pulley was rigged from the teapot spout to the corners of my mouth.Moments prior, I watched Jose* from afar as he made this tea. The pot was fi … read more