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Introduction to Tea Ware Video: Tea Ware 101

Published by SamovarLife on July 29, 2009

Tea Ware 101:
Getting into tea means being introduced to a whole new world of vessels and tools to brew tea with. In this video, Jesse Jacobs walks you through several tea making implements, so that you may become a confident and educated tea ware buyer.
Tea Ware featured in this video include (in order of [...]

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A Japanese Tea Gathering at San Francisco’s Urasenke Society

Published by SamovarLife on February 16, 2009

Christie Bartlett, Founding Director of Ursaenke Society, San Francisco talks about the history of Urasenke, why tea gatherings matter today, and the ripple effect of “peace through a bowl of tea.”
- What is a “tea gathering?”
- Spontaneity through structure and the art of tea
- Slowing down time, appreciating fleeting moments
- Sipping tea to free the [...]

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David Lee Hoffman, Tea Pioneer: Part I

Published by SamovarLife on February 16, 2009

David Lee Hoffman: Part of the beauty of tea is you can get so many different tastes and sensations with it. Almost emotion, each tea has a different emotion and personality. And you could shape that personality

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Slow Tea with Alice at Modern Tea

Published by SamovarLife on February 16, 2009

San Francisco tea-entrepreneur and owner of Modern Tea, Alice Cravens discusses her Slow Food Farmer’s Market philosophy, discussing challenges and opportunities to growers, distributors and sellers of organic food and tea.
- Organic, seasonal, artisan food philosophy at Modern Tea
- About the Slow Food Movement and why it’s important
- How to make a difference: visit a [...]

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