Tea Origins
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education
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September 15, 2023
Cha Qi & Tea Drunk
Qi in the Chinese language represents the lifeforce energy or the breath of life. Cha Qi is an elusive term with a slightly intangible definition. The literal translation is “tea energy”.
Green Tea
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February 18, 2022
Green Eye Recipe
This energizing and antioxidant rich blend is the perfect drink to start your day.
Green Tea
Start Here: Tea Education
An educational series for beginners designed to bring clarity to some of the most commonly asked questions about tea. Follow along as we explore the origins and history of the different types of tea as well as several common botanicals.
Origins & Travel
As practitioners of direct trade we take pride in the personal relationships we have built with tea and botanical growers around the world.
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Makers Spotlight: Yamaguchi San
Yamaguchi San’s family farm was founded in 1946 in Hoshino Village. Yame has unique soil content, which creates distinct taste or “terroir”.
Makers Spotlight: Tsuji-san
Seicha Tsujiki, Tsuji San's family farm name, is located in Uji Shirakawa, Kyoto, Japan. Tsuji San’s father was the first generation to focus primarily on tencha for matcha production.
Makers Spotlight: Nakanishi San
Nakanishi San has more than 60 years of experience growing tea, in the Fushimi District, Kyoto, Japan where his family has over 250 years of tea farming history.
Snow Shan Teas
Snow Shan teas are not inherently named for their processing method and plucking standard but are better defined by the ancient tea trees, high elevation and how they grow.