Brewing connection
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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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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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10 Memorable Teas in 2021
Winter’s frost gets my mind busy at work as I sift through a year in reflection of the teas I’ve tasted and the ones that…
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From Gardens to Cities: Tasting Lu’An Melon Peel From Volition Tea
Looking at my phone, I saw a message from Annie Xiang, complete with an introduction or her experiences and passion for tea. She was pivoting…
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Steap’d in Storytelling: Annie of Volition Tea
I’m thrilled to help welcome Chicago’s newest tea brand, Volition Tea! Founded by Annie Xiang, her roots in Xinjiang and current home in “The Second…
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