Tea Blog
One of the hardest things about running J-Tea is that the tea we sell is so damn good. You’d think that would make things easy, but the reality is that running a business takes time—time t…

Creating a Tea Time Capsule: A Tradition of Preservation and Reflection
Since 2012, we’ve embraced the art of creating tea time capsules as a meaningful way to commemorate life’s moments—birthdays, anniversaries, personal revelations, the birth of a chil…
Taiwan’s Old Tea: A Taste of Time and Tradition
Taiwanese tea is renowned for its sweet, smooth, and elegant flavors, a product of the island's unique geography and deeply rooted tea-making traditions. Yet, there’s a hidden gem in the…

The Journey of Celestial House Roast Oolong
Recently, I roasted an oolong in the Teahouse and documented the process in a YouTube video. This project was one of the longest I've ever worked on, as the footage spanned about a month and a half. R…
In Service of Tea
A day in the life of the tea house is filled with a variety of tasks and activities. Despite all the planning and preparation, each day brings its own surprises and unpredictability.A typical day incl…