Chanoyu (茶の湯) — or the tea ceremony — is well-known to Japanese green tea lovers. Simply stated, it is a ceremony to gather together and share green tea matcha. But those seeking a more expansive knowledge of Chanoyu realize that it’s a ceremony immersed in a millennium of Japanese history, … Continue reading
We’re going back into the archives to revisit these classic posts by James Norwood Pratt. This post includes the last two in the series of Chinese green teas: “Green Tea: Dragon Well (Longjing or Lung Ching)” and “Green Tea: Biluochun”. We have added a link to the end of each … Continue reading
Freelance contribution by: Akash Bhowad Kombucha is a powerful source of probiotics containing strains of bacteria and yeast to help boost immunity and create a heathy gut microbiome. The process of creating kombucha involves fermentation, as it gives off slight traces of alcohol and is lightly sweetened until it is … Continue reading
With the wealth of valuable knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years, we feel that some previous posts are worth sharing again. Thus, Fridays are “Blast From the Past” – where we choose a T Ching post from this month but a previous year that we feel is worth another read … Continue reading
When the weather starts to cool (low 50’s feels cool in southern California), my thoughts turn to the warming flavors of tea and chocolate – two products that share some terroir in common. ‘What grows together tends to go together’ is my abiding rule. How better to pair them than … Continue reading
Freelance contribution by: Lucy Wyndham One study found that 79% of pregnant women increase their consumption of herbal teas, with 38% drinking them as an alternative to their regular tea or coffee. While much of the information about the safety of herbal teas during pregnancy is conflicting, there are plenty of herbal teas that … Continue reading