One thing I can say for sure is that the people living in Li Shan (the Lishan Mountain range) are hardy people. And I can only imagine the strength and resilience of the ancient people who once lived…

Li Shan, also known as Pear Mountain, is a truly magical place, both for its tea and its rich history. Today, I am cupping two Li Shan Oolongs side-by-side. First, I measured 5 grams of each tea. I br…

Hey everyone, I'm excited to talk to you today about selecting your first Yixing-style teapot. How do you go about choosing the right one?Now, why do I say "Yixing-style" teapot? Because it’s not stri…

When you create a tea time capsule, you are making a promise to the future. Tea changes over time, but it doesn’t actually go bad. Since 2012, we’ve been creating tea time capsules at the Teahouse, an…

Have you ever wondered how people go from casual tea drinkers to tea connoisseurs? One of my favorite business strategies is working people up the ladder of tea quality. It’s a natural progression bec…