Tag: Oolong Tea
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Northeast Teahouse
This is a shared post for both River & Stone Tea and Northeast Tea House. Since both are lovingly created by Si, we’ve brought them together here to keep things simple and connected. We feel incredibly lucky to be so close to such a special tea house—and to have access to beautifully fresh-milled matcha. If…
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Volition Tea
While at the Chicago Tea Festival (Apr 12-13, 2025) I had the pleasure of meeting many new (to me) tea companies. One in particular caught my eye with their distinctive design and commitment to transparency. It was not Annie at the festival but the entire design of the booth was amazing. Annie Xiang is a busy…
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My Tea Connection
On my journey to discover new tea companies, I’ve found I love hearing owners’ personal stories — what inspired them and keeps them going. My Tea Connection opened in October 2024 and, despite a hectic year of tariffs and challenges, they’re thriving. Find your own “tea connection” below! Website: https://www.myteaconnection.com/ Location Headquarters: Company Focus: Most popular…
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Obubu Tea
In June 2024 I attended the Japanese Tea Master Course through the Global Japanese Tea Association. During the two weeks of study, we visited many amazing places including two visits to Wazuka to harvest tea in the Obubu Tea fields. The aroma of the processing leaves is now one of my favorites. If you ever…
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MANDARACHA
What does it take to become a top tea house? A popular tea house? A five-star Google tea house? You could say any of the characteristics are subjective just like tea. Some people will buy or not buy tea based on subjective labeling. The reason I am mentioning this is simply that I really do…
