Author: Ryan MacMichael

My tea story

Posted by Ryan MacMichael | Feb 11, 2013 | Basics & Tips, Industry, Op-Ed |

When I meet someone who’s “into tea,” it is enlightening to find out exactly how their journey with tea got them to where they are now. How did they get from Lipton to a fine Bi Luo Chun? When did they transition…

Gandhi and tea

Posted by Ryan MacMichael | Jan 22, 2013 | History, Tea People |

When one thinks of Mahatma Gandhi, peace comes to mind. When one thinks of drinking tea, a calming effect often comes to mind. So, clearly, Gandhi must have been a strong proponent of tea drinking…

Tea haiku

Posted by Ryan MacMichael | Dec 25, 2012 | Tea In Literature |

Tea and poetry have an inextricable link. The mere process of drinking a cup of tea invites quiet contemplation which, in turn, provides the proper mental terroir for self-expression, like poetry. As a result, there’s…