Experience the artistry of traditional tea ceremonies with our handcrafted teaware, infused with a French touch. Each piece is meticulously made by a skilled artisan, blending timeless techniques with elegant French style. The result is a harmonious fusion of tradition and sophistication, elevating your tea rituals with unparalleled beauty and grace. Indulge in the serene luxury of our unique teaware, where every detail is designed to enhance your tea experience.
Join me for a presentation and conversation about tea and wine culture and what can be learned by comparing and contrasting these often misunderstood beverages. An overview of history, science and business will inform how understanding these connections can lead to a more robust tea understanding in the USA.
Join Charles, Laurie, & Anaïs Dawson , co-founders of Whatcom Tea, as they bring their own special way of educating and sharing tea. For over 20 years they have shared their knowledge and love of tea with many from around the world…and whoever would listen. A wonderful barrage of random tea experiences throughout the day. You never know what they will bring from the vaults of their personal collection!
Charles Du, also known as Nomad Charles, is an award-winning NASA Engineer turned award-winning Tea Artist. His current mission is to cultivate tea culture through tea ceremonies while advocating for natural (organic and wild) tea farming practices.
To fulfill this mission, he travels the world serving up organic and wild tea along with the stories of the dedicated farmers behind them.
Anna is a longtime tea educator, the founder and owner of Anna Ye Tea, and an advocate for lesser known tea cultures.
In 2021, Anna came across a series of incredible teas from Việt Nam and realized how little mention there was in the specialty tea world. The major lack of accessibility and representation of single origin Vietnamese teas in the U.S. and beyond inspired her to begin sourcing Vietnamese teas.
Vietnam might not be one of the first countries you think of when it comes to great teas—but it should be. Diving into the world of Vietnamese tea can take you on a fun and wild journey “off the beaten path,”. Industrial, commodity tea might dominate the market, but teas grown in biodiverse environments, crafted by makers from the many different ethnic groups who call the country’s mountainous regions home is one of the reasons Vietnamese tea is so special.
The talk will be about the six major types of Chinese tea.
This presentation explores the intricate and innovative process of Japanese green tea production, from the careful cultivation of tea leaves to the traditional and modern techniques used in processing. Together, we will delve into the various sages of production, including harvesting, steaming, rolling, and drying, highlighting how each step preserves the unique characteristics of Japanese green tea.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of African tea. Discover how unique terroirs shape the flavors, learn about sustainable farming practices, and hear the inspiring stories behind the tea farms. This talk will take you on a journey through the rich legacy and vibrant future of African tea.
For those new to the botanical aspect of tea or those wishing to deepen their biochemical comprehension, this talk takes you through the anatomy of a tea leaf as we chat varietals and cultivars, altitude, soil quality, sun and rainfall patterns and, of course, trichomes! Let’s get chemical, let’s get genetic, let’s talk about tea!