I recently learned of a retail strategy called "direct to sale", and I'm sure its something you've seen before. It was born out of the cheap manufacturing capabilities in developing countries. The idea is to perpetually have something on sale, … Continue reading →

My dad recently started drinking more tea. He made a comment yesterday about tea culture in America, and how we need more of it. I think America has a tea culture. I think we’ve got our own unique thing going … Continue reading →

On December 16th, 1773, Americans in Boston threw a million dollars of tea into the ocean and changed history. The tea was imported to North America by the British East India Company. Despite the name, it was actually a Chinese … Continue reading →

First, be sure to check out the website! I've updated the tea store with all the new teas. Also, I've allowed the option to buy all of our teas in 1 ounce portions… perfect for last minute gifts before the … Continue reading →

Its been a busy few days for me. My friend Reiko came in on Tuesday night. We taught together in Taiwan (she taught Japanese, I taught English). I showed her around Chicago, and then also helped her get to Purdue … Continue reading →