Ruby 18, also known as TRES No. 18, was the 18th cultivar created by Taiwan’s tea research scientists. Officially released in 1999, it was one of the incredible creations developed by the esteemed tea…

One of the coziest feelings is sipping a warm cup of Golden Lily Black Tea in the comfort of your home on a rainy day. The gentle patter of raindrops outside and the soothing warmth of this tea create…

We’re diving into the amazing tea cultivar known as Jin Xuan, which translates to "Golden Lily" but is commonly called "Milk Oolong" in the US. In this post, we’ll explore its history, the reasons it…

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…