I finally went to Northeast Tea House for an unforgettable fresh matcha experience! Read on to find out more about this unique place that has everything a tea fan could ever dream of.
Category Archives: Personal Stories
Where I’ve been and what I want to change
It’s been a while. I’ve been dealing with some personal stuff in the past year or so, and it’s been hard to motivate myself to write on here. I’ve also realized that while I love tea, I’m not sure I love the content I’m creating on here. I particularly don’t think tea reviews, or atContinue reading “Where I’ve been and what I want to change”
Ice-brewed Tea: An Exercise in Mindfulness
It’s a hot summer day. You want some iced tea, but want a more rewarding flavor payoff. The answer? koori dashi-cha. The Japanese method of ice brewing tea. It’s not just a great way to cool off and enjoy a richer tea, it’s also a good way to test your patience and mindfulness. Ice brewingContinue reading “Ice-brewed Tea: An Exercise in Mindfulness”
On Beginner’s Mind and Tea
I take a more personal approach and discuss how a beginner’s mind and tea go hand in hand.
A Night Owl…Who Loves Tea?
I search for answers regarding the incongruities of late nights and a passion for tea.
Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications
I’m sure most of you have at least heard of matcha. It’s become very trendy in many coffee shops and even in cosmetics. Of course, it’s been around for centuries in Japan and had more of a connection to Buddhist monks and ceremonial applications than to lattes and cakes. Although learning the historic and culturalContinue reading “Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications”
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”
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”
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