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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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Steap’d In Storytelling: Mona shares the heart, strength, and tenacity of the Yunnan-Thai people
Mona Jhunjhnuwala feels like a household name for many in the tea community, and for good reason. Her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to sharing her…
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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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