Brewing connection
One tea at a time.
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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…
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Taiping Houkui is a visually striking tea, known for its distinctive long, pressed “spears.” The name itself carries significance and is associated with an orchid-like aroma. I enjoy teas like this because they reward a deeper understanding of their context. When we grasp what defines Houkui, we can appreciate it…
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Experiencing Jade Star IV
Ask anyone familiar with Mei Leaf’s portfolio of curated teas and you’ll find Jade Star holds a signature place in the minds of many. The…
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3 Teas from Senbird Tea: Fukamushi, Gyokuro, Sobacha
I appreciate the strength Japanese tea provides in my tea journey, and seek the bold, balanced flavors sought through fertile cultivation and precision in processing…
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My Practices for Tasting Tea + Overall Thoughts
Early in my tea drinking journey I wondered, “how can someone describe tea so well?” I’d heard wine experts discussing the minute differences in profiles…
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Hojicha Hanamitsu from Hojicha Co.
There’s excitement in the changing of seasons, and right now I look forward to Autumn’s arrival in the midwest. Brisk mornings compliment warm rich sunlight…
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