[Tea Quotes] Art & Silence

“The artist’s activity is the creating or establishing of silence; the efficacious art-work leaves silence in its wake.” – Sontag

The Story of How Our Favorite Oolong Tea (Muzha Tieguanyin) Ran Out

Good things come in small quantities. Or, at least, that’s the case when it comes to tea. David and I recently ran out one of our favorite teas, the Spring 2012 Muzha Tieguanyin. And when I say “all of it” I mean there’s nothing left of it. Zip. Zilch. Nada. All of our in-store stock, all of our personal stock, [...]

Announcement: Indian Tea Imports on Rise in China & New Strategic Partnership

Taipei, Taiwan – As economic giants China and India continue to grow furiously, trade between them in all areas is increasing. Most notably: Chinese imports of Indian tea have been on the rise for the past five – six years, and show no sign of slowing down any time soon. Mature consumer markets in China, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, and [...]

[Tea Quotes] Silent Art

Explanation of Black Tea Grades & Terminology

Explanation of Black Tea Grades Oftentimes you will see the name of a tea followed by a large string of letters, like SFTGFOP. These letters are used within the tea industry to grade black teas based on their quality and size. What’s the difference between FOP & SFTGFOP1? Different types of tea have different grades, but once you learn the [...]