I have a problem with the way people use the word ceremony. A better word is practice. One never master's something unpracticed. Practice is nothing more than the act of doing something each day for a…

We are getting near the end of our essential tools of gong fu cha. I like to keep it simple and when it comes to brewing tea, oftentimes, less is more. The next piece of equipment that I would conside…

Many people have taken an interest in growing their own tea. I am a big fan of the tea plant, camellia sinensis. It is an interesting plant and in my research and experience, it grows much like an app…

Collecting tea ware is fun and somewhat addicting, but you don’t need to buy everything. Have you ever thought about brewing tea outside? A thermos will add volumes to your tea brewing experience. For…

Tea, in its earliest form, was a type of medicine. Over the centuries, it became more of a leisure activity. Every once in a while, it is the medicine that I need. Last night, we had dinner later than…