It's All About Tea

Many of us might have experienced that state of being tea drunk before. The state of being when we feel alert, creative, and blissful; at the same time, peaceful and relaxed. If you have, read on to find out exactly what in tea makes us feel this way. On the other hand, if you have never experienced being high off tea, follow the steps in this article to experience it! (Read more)

A Cha Hai (茶海), also called Gong Dao Bei (公道杯), is the fairness pitcher used in Gong Fu Cha (工夫茶). After brewing in a gaiwan or teapot, tea is decanted into the Cha Hai before pouring into cups, ensuring every guest gets the same strength brew. (Read more)

The Moon Festival is a national holiday and one of the most important days for the citizens of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, as well as other Asian countries. It is somewhat equivalent to Thanksgiving in the US and Canada. One of the most common ways to celebrate is to gather with your family and loved ones, sitting under the bright shining moon, while eating mooncakes, drinking tea, and appreciating each-others company. (Read more)

It is true that Taiwanese tea culture is rapidly changing to suit the economy and the environments of the new generation. However, we remain grateful that we are still able to sit down and enjoy a long, peaceful gong fu cha tea ceremony with some of Taiwan’s finest Alishan Oolong. The serene environment of Taiwan’s tallest, foggy mountain remains unchanged. While sipping our tea, we acknowledge the hundreds of years long journey that tea went through, as well as the hard work of the tea farmers and their dedication to quality and tradition. (Read more)

Tea meditation is simple and requires no prior knowledge of meditation practices. All you need is your desire to be in the present moment.

The meditation can be practiced for as little or as long as you want, any time of the day. It is really all up to you!

There is a tendency amongst people to get up in the morning feeling rushed to get somewhere. Why not try getting up a little earlier and dedicating the time for this simple tea meditation? (Read more)