The Daily Tea Infusion

When we’re not finding and service delicious artisan tea at the Samovar Tea Lounges in San Francisco, we’re spreading our passion for tea and simple living.

“Tea Porn” will take you deep into the world of sexy tea. Let your senses take you away from the computer and into the leaves.

“Tea-365″ is a place to get some daily inspiration with a quote we think is cool, and a tea we recommend for that day.

We’ve begun compiling our deep knowledge of tea in the “Learn” about tea is pretty obvious. For tea lovers and tea neophytes, this is the place to start learning about what it means to bring the tea ritual into daily practice. From how to brew, to what to pair with tea, you can learn it all here.

Tea with Stephanie Bernstein: Wei Chi Cha, Masala Chai

Bamboo cutlery? Yep – it’s taking the country by storm actually, and Stephanie Bernstein and her company are leading the way. Stephanie takes time out from a busy life to chill and chat over a pot of Wei Chi Cha. Stephanie is doing great things, and creating a great company. Join us for tea as we go into the why, how, and what of her business.

Note: the video is edited down to 10 minutes, but you can listen to the full 45-minute audio interview on iTunes.


Tea with Tim Ferriss: First Flush Nishi Sencha, Orange Ginger

Tim and I have tea and talk creativity, motivation, inspiration, and a bit of tech. In this episode we connect over a pot of Nishi First Flush organic green tea, which is super healthy, and talk about the creative process and how to get over fear. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode dedicated to his newest book, The Four Hour Body.

Note: the video is edited down to 10 minutes, but you can listen to the full 1.5 hour audio interview on iTunes.


Tea with Dean Karnazes: Moorish Mint, Wuyi Oolong

Dean runs a marathon every single day. Seriously. Then he comes home, makes breakfast for his kids, and then gets down to writing. He writes books about endurance, with the goal of inspiring others to do like him: live an actualized life. That is, live a life that you’re meant to live. We enjoy a pot of Moorish Mint (caffeine free, because Dean doesn’t need caffeine) and I am blown away at his passion and abilities. A marathon every single day?!

Note: the video is edited down to 10 minutes, but you can listen to the full 45 minute audio interview on iTunes.


June 6, 2011

Downy Sprout is picked in the the mornings after the dew has dried but before the bud has opened.

Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

- Anonymous


Watch over us

Watch over us.


June 5, 2011

Sweet, soothing, and tart- experience the feeling of Wei Chi Cha for yourself and be transformed.

Memorize and follow this never-fail recipe: get started. Don’t quit.

- Barbara Winter


Black and yellow

Black and Yellow.


June 4, 2011

Sencha + Citrus. Kelpy and green notes of sencha blended with yuzu to impart sweet and spicy, dry, fruity, clean and juicy acid.

One can resist the invasion of an army, but one cannot resist the invasion of ideas.

- Victor Hugo


Expand your palate

Expand your palate.


Tetsubin

Tetsubin.