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Sommelier Sundays: Three Global Tea Traditions

Currently I’m taking the sixth installment of the online tea courses towards my sommelier certification. We are focusing on health benefits as well as different or unusual tea preparations from around the world. I thought it could be a great opportunity for me to share with all of you the fun I had in preparingContinue reading “Sommelier Sundays: Three Global Tea Traditions”

My Trip to Obubu Tea Farms

As mentioned in a previous post, I went on a trip to Japan nearly three years ago now. I went to visit a good college friend up North, but also to explore some places I hadn’t been yet. I was determined to go to at least one tea farm. First, I went to Shizuoka inContinue reading “My Trip to Obubu Tea Farms”

Comparative Tea Tasting: Korean Greens

When I was really starting to get into tea, I was mostly drinking Japanese and Chinese teas. I had always wondered if Korea had a tea culture as well, considering the close proximity. It turns out that Korea does in fact have it’s own rich tea history. It’s simply not as well known. The teaContinue reading “Comparative Tea Tasting: Korean Greens”

Tea Review: Kenya Black FBOP

I have been racking my brain trying to think of a good post to make. I wanted to do something that “made sense” as a third post on a blog. I’m not entirely sure what I thought would be appropriate, but eventually I decided…why not just do a post on a tea that I justContinue reading “Tea Review: Kenya Black FBOP”

Hello Tea Fans!

My name is Dina. I’m from Minnesota and like many during quarantine have decided to finally try something new (this blog!). I have been interested in tea for a long time. It all started with my interest in Japan when I was still a kid. My family hosted a few students from Japan and IContinue reading “Hello Tea Fans!”

From a Mild Interest to a Passion

When I was just a kid, I thought tea was something to drink when you were sick. We mostly had Lipton and Celestial Seasonings in the house. It was too bitter, too sour, and just not as delicious to me as hot cocoa. As I got older, I became interested in Japan. This was theContinue reading “From a Mild Interest to a Passion”