International Friendship Day was listed this year as August 2, 2015. In attempting to research the historical beginnings of this day of recognition, as usual, it was not without controversy. Was it July 30th? a date established in 1958 as World Friendship Day by World …
With so many teas to explore my first tea of the day came from Beth Johnston, Teas Etc. For a number of years Beth has always been so generous, supplying Expo participants with a delightful morning brew. Her warm smile and greeting added to the feeling …
Each year, after attending the World Tea Expo, I come away with an invigorated feeling. Just attending reaffirms why I choose to be a part of this industry. Yes, there is a numerous amount of tea vendors offering many cups of fine leaf, in addition …
There are an abundance of new restaurants opening in my neighborhood. Since the onslaught of the “new residents” my community is listed as one of the 10 top areas to live in Harlem, and the area now renamed Hamilton Heights. We have always had a …
Tribute Within the confines of our small, yet global tea community, there have been very few people that I have met who have left lasting marks on my journey to discovering tea, John Harney was one such person. We met at my first tea …