Making time for maté
Yerba maté was always an afterthought for me when talking about tea. If people were interested in something that was caffeine free, I referred them to rooibos. Considering yerba maté contains a...
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Confessions of an addict
The entries in my summer diary include baby’s first steps, California home state reunion, and an entire summer fling with coffee. This summer I strayed far from my sweet Camellia and fell to the quick rush of the...
Read MoreGift of tea, gift of friendship
Tea – an ancient custom interwoven with daily life – can hold an intimate place in one’s life. For many, this beverage is not only the first of our many daily rituals, but also the last. Because tea...
Read MoreClear cutting history
One of the highlights of moving back to Northern California has been the presence of the ancient redwoods. I think about the history of these giants and the effect that the inhabitants of the area have had on them and I...
Read MoreTaking a common-sense approach to Japanese tea
I recently received a most appreciated gift of Japanese shincha. In years past, I waited for the Japanese tea harvest with great anticipation. I wanted to taste the teas as soon as they were unloaded off the...
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