I’m a fairly idealistic person. Pretty optimistic. I also appreciate beauty, art, ritual. But, I also love efficiency. Being a father of three children under the age of four motivates me to look for ways I can accomplish things quicker and easier. I have figured out how to make breakfast for everyone in the quickest [...]

Every once in a while I’ll have a tea revelation, kind of like that light bulb that goes off. Not sure if this one happened while I was making a cup of tea for a customer. Anyhow, I’ve introduced the new matcha latte mix to customers that comes in an individual packet. It makes it [...]

There have been countless claims throughout history of people declaring that they have found the secret to long life. Whether it is in special water found at an oasis in a city of gold at the end of the earth or in a rare pill that will give you just the thing you need to [...]

Just finished our newest video on preparing Matcha green tea. We had the honor of hosting Rebecca Cragg from Camellia Teas of Ottawa in June to demonstrate the Japanese Tea Ceremony. During her visit Rebecca offered a demonstration on how to prepare matcha green tea. Please enjoy Rebecca’s elegant teaching as she gives a brief [...]