Taiwan 2014 Travels From the Road…Waking in the Tea Garden

Posted on May 5, 2014May 8, 2014 by john

I’ll admit it…I kind of geek out to this stuff. So waking up in the morning, washing my face and brushing my teeth next to Tea ladies was a pretty big deal. But that’s not how the day started. It took a bit of effort and luck to get here. First, was a desire […]

Taiwan Spring 2014 Travels…from the road part 1: Fresh Tea Aroma

Posted on May 1, 2014January 8, 2016 by john

You know it’s a good day on the job when you retire for the night, and your clothes are fragrant with the aroma of fresh tea. I’m sitting here with my cup of unfinished oolong tea. Harvested yesterday. Yes, it’s technically “not as good” as the finished product. But to cut through this tropical […]

Kabusecha is a favorite in March

Posted on March 17, 2014March 1, 2019 by Jennifer

I am constantly asked if I have a favorite tea. This question always seems to catch me off guard because simply, the answer is no. My tea desires are in constant flux. It can depend on any number of variables: my mood, what I have eaten for breakfast, the time of day. Perhaps the most […]

Where did you say this tea is from?

Posted on November 21, 2011September 24, 2013 by john

Introducing Stone Leaf Teahouse’s Tea Atlas If you have ever wondered where the tea you’re drinking comes from, you’re not alone. When you drink tea, you can taste the place in which it was grown. Much of the flavor is deeply connected to a particular mountainside, village, or master craftsman. Whether you know the […]

How to make loose leaf tea

Posted on October 28, 2010October 14, 2016 by Dan Wetzel

If you’ve been to Stone Leaf Teahouse you’ve likely noticed that they don’t hand you a mug and a tea bag. Tea here is as much about the preparation and experience as it is about a nice hot drink. And if you’ve watched Stone Leaf’s owner, John Wetzel, make tea, you’ve probably witnessed the never […]