DAY 1 THE TRAVEL When you are gifted with seven days in Taiwan, one must remember 2 days are spent traveling. For short trips such as this there is no time for jet lag. I found myself in a somewhat semi-conscious state throughout this journey. …
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 …
Most of my readers are aware that the first Pu’er Academy at the end of June. WHY PU’ER ACADEMY? The impetus for creating this event was spurned by the vast collection of Pu’er tea myself and many of my close tea enthusiasts are amassing, …
Well, this is the final installment and there are some additions and mentions I must include. I think Linda Gaylard, The Tea Stylist put it very well in her recent post, I take the liberty of quoting here “I wish I could reconstruct the experience …
Dear readers, I am sure with all the postings this week about the various expo experiences you are hard pressed to read another. Well, sorry, but I must. And yes there are photos of tea in plastic cups. Note, also I feel today as if …
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I am going to take the liberty to use the term tea equipment in the broader sense, to encapsulate all the interesting items I found at Expo this year. We will begin with what I have deemed “My Expo Survival Kit”. As many of …
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 …
Last evening, I received a notice that the United States League of Tea Growers is accepting memberships. I can happily say today I am a member. Three years ago, in Las Vegas I had the pleasure of attending one of the first meetings of this …
I had the distinct pleasure of attending the “Power Of Design” exhibit at Globus Washitsu last weekend. Though recent weekend subway travel has become challenging with trains running at 20 minute or more intervals apart, I decided to venture downtown to take a respite from …