Brewing connection

One tea at a time.

Welcome!

Hello! I’m Marco, an avid tea drinker with a passion for education. As you continue through this space, I hope to share my tea journey as a daily ritual in life. You’ll find the following on this site: Feel free to ask me questions as I shape this blog/site around…
Gong Ting (宫廷) Ripe Pu-erh: What the Grade Signals and The Cup Confirms

I’m sitting at home in Chicago seeking solace from the -20 to -40 wind chills today, so a bold ripe Pu-erh is calling. Gong Ting (宫廷) often shows up on ripe Pu-erh labels as a promise of “top grade”. Though it sounds like a guarantee in quality, it is not.…

June 28, 2020

Mental Slumber: Dream Scene Smuggler

It’s time for more sheng puer, and the 50/50 blend of tea materials from He Beng, Yunnan, China, and Guo Gan, Myanmar, is an intriguing…
June 26, 2020

A Moment of Solace
June 25, 2020

Good Morning Sencha
June 23, 2020

In The Land of The Thunderbolt: Rohini First Flush

In the land of the thunderbolt, one feels as though they can touch the sky. Damp and heavy, the humidity is constant while fog moves…