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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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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.…
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Tea Review: The Many Harvests of India – Ketlee Tasting
You can taste a broad spectrum of flavors when talking about Indian teas. Recently, we poured a collection of teas from India for the community…
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Tea Review: Hoku Ceremonial Matcha from Bonsai Cha
Spring is in full bloom which means it’s time to taste new matcha! The deep green hues are in many ways reflective of the blooming…
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Tiger Box Tea Tasting: Day 1 – Colorful Peony
As I open the Tiger Box to kick-off a 15-day exploration of Chinese tea and culture, I am excited to taste one of my favorites…
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Spring Festival 2022: Celebrate Year Of The Tiger With These Tea Brands
Have you been in earshot of discussions regarding the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year? Curious as to what it’s all about?…
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