Yesterday, a tea shipment arrived, and the truck driver couldn’t stop complimenting how amazing the tea smelled. He mentioned that he preferred its aroma to that of other teas he’s delivered to variou…

The wood-fired kiln in Pleasant Hill attracts potters from around the world, and we’ve been fortunate to have Hamish Jackson in residence. Originally from England, Hamish has been honing his pottery s…

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…