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  • 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.…

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  • Tea for Rainy Days: Umbrella 2020 from W2T

    Tea for Rainy Days: Umbrella 2020 from W2T

    The pitter-patter of rain pelts the navy blue umbrella of a gentleman in a dapper suit as he thoughtfully hurries up the steps. He’s careful…

  • One Year Later

    One Year Later

    Today marks the first anniversary of this written space! It wouldn’t be what it is without you; the curious mind that has chosen to direct…

  • The Taste of Kyoto: Hojicha Classic From Hojicha Co.

    The Taste of Kyoto: Hojicha Classic From Hojicha Co.

    The streets of Kyoto not only fill the air with the humming din of vehicles passing by but also the pleasant aromas of freshly roasted…

  • The Good Fortune of Jin Kong Que “Golden Peacock”

    The Good Fortune of Jin Kong Que “Golden Peacock”

    Back with another partnered blog article with Masters Teas by Adagio, I taste and dive into this well-balanced Yunnan black tea. Its versatility and well-rounded…