Category Archives: The Tea Sessions

Keynoting World Tea Expo 2024

It is perhaps in some of tea’s more informal moments (and people) that something of the leaf’s spirit is kept immortal. I’ll be happily ranting on about this and tea’s restorative and connecting abilities at the upcoming World Tea Expo … Continue reading

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A Tea Comes Around

The joy of a bit of time-hit leaf beauty. Age hasn’t always been something I’ve ever been convinced matters in any tea. Age of bushes, of trees, or even of the producer maybe, but age of the cake or how … Continue reading

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The Tea Sessions Latest Instalment – Masters Wear Flip Flops

Few have had quite the leaf influence upon me, as has Mr. Gao (aka Dr. Gao, Master Gao, or just Master). From his understated approach to communicating to his intuitive understanding of the vital ‘fry’ his has been a calming … Continue reading

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The Tea Sessions – Part 2 – Gyokuro Trip, Umami Grip

Continuing my tea-fuelled series for Outpost Magazine, The Tea Sessions, as it takes a (brief) break from Puerh and into Japan’s fabled world of umami as it plays out in a stunning Gyokuro serving session in Kyōtanabe. Article here: Gyokuro Trip, … Continue reading

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The Tea Sessions – A New Column with Outpost Magazine

Given the span of time and efforts to immerse in leaves and the lives connected to tea, there aren’t many more satisfying additions than starting up a tea column (in joyous  collaboration with Outpost Magazine). These pieces will comprise ‘The Tea … Continue reading

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