Reassurance that the tradition of a proper afternoon tea is here to stay
June is quite a busy month for me … and it’s not over yet! In my role, I’m constantly getting calls about sponsoring this event or that charity.
Read MorePosted by Shadi Afshar | Jun 20, 2014 | Basics & Tips, History, Industry, Op-Ed, Tea Places |
June is quite a busy month for me … and it’s not over yet! In my role, I’m constantly getting calls about sponsoring this event or that charity.
Read MorePosted by Shadi Afshar | May 24, 2013 | Industry |
I’m always on the lookout for new tea blends – encountering a new tea blend piques my curiosity. A few months ago, when I was in San Francisco attending the Fancy Food Show, I visited a mall and noticed a small…
Read MorePosted by Shadi Afshar | Apr 30, 2013 | Basics & Tips, Community, History, Tea People |
Within the first few months of working at Ahmad Tea, I had the privilege of meeting graphic designer and tea enthusiast, Lady Sippington (the alter ego of English expat, Nina Daryanani, named by her friends and family after her…
Read MorePosted by Shadi Afshar | Feb 20, 2013 | Community, Tea Places |
I’ve admitted before that I enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Actually, it’s hard for me to resist the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, so I’ve always enjoyed going to various coffee shops and cafes around the globe…
Read MorePosted by Shadi Afshar | Jan 17, 2013 | Art & Design, Industry |
As a marketer, one of my (more fun) tasks is to review and analyze product packaging. I’m lucky to work in an industry where design and creativity are just as important as functionality. My experience has led me to…
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