Tea Blog
How much of our life are we counting down? Or are we counting upward? It’s a puzzle. Life is a mystery. The scholar who wrote "The Book of Tea" is so dignified, smoking his cigarette, both contemplati…
The Book of Tea
The first sentence in “The Book of Tea” by Okakura Kakuzo states, “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.” The next sentence starts with, “In China…” starting with China and then tracing it…
Five Signs You or Someone You Love Has a Serious Tea Addiction
What are five signs that you have a serious tea addiction?
You tea sesh right before bed… This is super counterintuitive, but it is one of life's greatest pleasures. It might mean you get a little le…
The Babe Ruth of Tea
Having guests for tea is a very worthwhile activity. It is interesting that in Taiwan, the host is the person that makes tea for their guests. In so many other countries, the making of tea is delegate…
God's Green Earth
US Customs undoubtedly has as lot on their plate. The Tea Act of 1773, created a loophole so that the British East India Trading company would pay taxes to The Crown. England helped the company elimin…