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”.
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How to Choose Teaware for Gongfu Cha
How to Choose Teaware for Gongfu ChaGongfu Cha (literally, “Kung Fu Tea”) is a...
Tokoname Clay
Tokoname was the location of one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan and is also famed for Buddhist and Shinto shrine statue artisans. Tokoname is often considered to be the sister city of Yixing.
Botanical Sensory Exercise
The Prologue Our focus is thoughtfully placed on creating profiles both for enjoyment...
Grafting: A History & Comparison
Often, we draw comparisons between the worlds of tea and wine. From the similarities in wine varietals and tea cultivars, to tradition in preparation and processing, we find even more parallels in utilizing root stock to create heartier, healthier and more nuanced offerings from wine to tea. Though the idea of grafting is perhaps more spoken about in wine or other horticulture applications, in tea, we can utilize grafts to produce higher performing gardens.
Herb Lab Spring & Summer 2020
New summer blends for enjoyment and purpose. Cardamom Lime. Bergamot Sarsaparilla and more…
Why Is Water Temperature Important When Brewing Tea?
When you use the correct water temperature it can open up a whole world of flavor that you never knew existed within tea.
What is Tea? – Origins and Categorization of Camellia Sinensis
All true tea is made with leaves harvested from a single plant species called Camellia Sinensis. The tea plant is an evergreen tree native to the part of Southeast Asia where China’s Yunnan Province meets India’s Nagaland region and the northern areas of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
How to Use Powders
As part of our stance as Selector – Importer – Maker, Rishi sought to create a product that exemplified our devotion to creating delicious beverages that are readily accessible in any kitchen or café. Rishi has selected fruits and herbs with unique flavors and origins that are celebrated in cultures where food is considered medicine.
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