Jesse's BlogThe Four Agreements (Samovar-Style)Published by SamovarLife on January 18, 2008 Tara, one of our esteemed leaders from the Yerba Buena location recently inspired us with her book recommendation The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. Read more >>Trade Secrets of Samovar Tea LoungePublished by SamovarLife on July 20, 2007 At Samovar, we treat the business of the tea experience, our work, as our art. And, we’re really proud of the art we are making for this world. The way we see it, the secret to being a successful artist is to really be able to listen. Read more >>Mi Xiang Oolong and Our Purchasing PhilosophyPublished by SamovarLife on May 08, 2007 Jill, a regular customer of ours recently inquired how we, a “socially responsible company” could be so insensitive as to purchase the entire existing lot of Mi Xiang oolong tea–and that our doing so was an indication of Samovar turning into a big, careless corporation. I disagreed, and responded to her with the letter… Read more >>(Part II) Business is Nothing …But CommunityPublished by SamovarLife on March 29, 2007 One of the funniest ironies about technology and improvement is that as we make giant technological leaps ever day, and get ever more “connected,” we are at the same time we are also getting more disconnected from each other and the world. Read more >>(Part I) Business is Nothing … But Stories of PeoplePublished by SamovarLife on March 28, 2007 Business is not about profit, money, software, HR, taxes, credit lines, technology, training, payroll, or anything else. Nope. Business is actually just stories of people and their lives. Read more >>The Samovar Tea Lounge Growth Plan: One Slow Sip at a TimePublished by SamovarLife on February 07, 2007 Thanks to amazing support from our customers, vendors, and employees, Samovar Tea Lounge has grown from a little tea spot in the Castro, to becoming a huge presence in the tea industry, with our new location in Yerba Buena Gardens, a great online store, plans for regional rollouts, and phenomenal national, and international press. Read more >>Slow Money, Slow Food, Slow Tea, Slow LivingPublished by SamovarLife on February 06, 2007 Sometimes customers complain that the service at Samovar is slow. That’s intentional. We are about tasting the experience of life, through a cup of tea. We slow you down, and sometimes the first time is painful. But customers come back, again and again because….they like it. Read more >>The Bottom Line is Where the Rubber Meets the RoadPublished by SamovarLife on February 02, 2007 The bottom line is profit, or not. What happens when the only goal is about financial profit? Generally speaking, if that’s the primary overarching goal, then nothing else matters. People don’t matter. The environment doesn’t matter. Even the longevity of the company doesn’t matter. Only profit matters, and it is achieved at all and [...] Read more >>Pu-erh 101Published by SamovarLife on January 17, 2007 A lot of customers have been asking about Pu-erh tea, so, I thought I would provide a bit of insight into this really magical brew… Liberating the Entrepreneurial Spirit for GoodPublished by SamovarLife on January 10, 2007 Business can really make a difference for the greater good. Look at how Samovar makes people feel: good, healthy, and happy. That’s our purpose. And, although it isn’t easy, it is fun, and rewarding to see our customers smile and express their gratitude. Read more >>Recent PostsVideo of Tea & Wine Pairing with Gary V and Kevin Rose(Nearly) Free Shipping! $6 Flat Rate Shipping in July Video of Wisdom 2.0 Panel with Jesse Jacobs: Conscious Business Samovar in Fresh Cup Magazine - Matcha Makeover Navarasa CD Release Performance Saturday May 29 @ 7pm KTVU Channel 2 Swings by Samovar Zen Valley ~ Slide Show "Listen to Yourself" Small Business Rules visits Samovar to chat with Jesse ABC News The View from the Bay talks tea and food pairing with Samovar's Jesse Jacobs Huffington Post Recommends the Samovar Romance Tea Set for Your Sweet Valentine Specialty Coffee Magazine Makes Tea a Cover Story- With Samovar's Jesse Jacobs! Comments
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