Tea Education 101-Bartenders & Mixologists The last 4 months of 2017 were filled with extraordinary highs and devastating lows. In this segment I will focus on one of the amazing experiences I was gifted with in 2017. Usually around end of August, beginning of …
rediscovering a brand, Rishi Tea Back at the onset of my tea exploration and life long journey, I began with teas encased in bags from quality companies. As my palate and preference expanded I was introduced to loose leaf tea. Much of these orthodox offerings …
As a tea consultant/educator I am always on the lookout for new products, this includes tea ware and brewing vessels. I make a point to either seek them out at expos or festivals as well as teashops and visits to origin. This year I became …
Sometimes we have very emotionally involved weeks; well this week was one for me. The loss of people who have, in some way, influenced your life helping you become the best you can be. These relationships, whatever the time allotted or whatever the method of …
This weekend I made my annual trek to Brooklyn to scope what was happening at the fest. I use the term “Trek” as it took a bus and four trains to get there and honestly I thought long and hard about going. This event previously …
“Shibo” Shiboridashi As a limited collector of tea ware, I find myself many times ordering unique pieces that catch my eye. I tend to prefer the more earthy tones and items that reflect the essence of nature. I struggle with the concept that though these …
My view of :The Importance of Tea Festivals As a tea enthusiast, I have attended many Tea exhibitions and festivals. My passion for the leaf has taken me to several around the country as well as internationally, in Taiwan and also Japan. Northwest Tea Festival …
Royalty and Royal Tea As we begin February, we dedicate time to the remembrance of extraordinary people. Black History Month, though many have taken issue with this term of recognition, I will still post my traditional acknowledgment. This month I take a look back and …
In search of Japanese Teaware Last year I visited Taiwan. At that time my tea ware focus was driven by yixing. No, I did not get any on that trip, due to lack of time. This four day excursion, not nearly adequate time to satisfy …
This summer, I got an opportunity to visit this years fashion exhibit Manus x Machina at “The Met”. When I get such a pleasure, I feel compelled to share it with my readers. Of course I was inspired to conduct a tea pairing, as I visualized myself …