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Teance Fine Teas
The Tao of "Gong Fu"
Winnie,
our fearless tea buyer and co-founder, infuses every aspect of Teance
with her passion for the leaf. Here she explains why martial arts and
tea go hand-in-hand, and why Wu Wei matters.
"The term
'Gong Fu' may be more familiar than it sounds--generally it is
associated with martial arts; it is more commonly spelled as 'Kung Fu'.
Translating from Chinese as 'great skill and effort,' Gong Fu is
required in both martial arts and tea--the practice of one reflected in
the other--and is embraced as one of the founding principles here at
Teance..."Read Winnie's article>>
Generation T: Teens and Tea
Adam, a regular at the teabar,
represents a new generation of tea drinkers. On July 10 he is
facilitating the first of Teance's Weekly Teen Gatherings. Here he explains why the younger generation should tune into tea.
"When you think about tea, you
probably don't think about teens. Tea connoisseurship may sound like
the stuff of refined adult palates, but despite our crude reputation,
we teenagers are beginning to catch the tea bug..." Read Adam's article>>
Teance Summer Events
July 11 - Korean Green Teas
July 18 - Taiwan Oolongs, Part 1
July 25 - Taiwan Oolongs, Part 2
August 1 - New Teance Pu-erh Teas
August 8 - Steeping Phoenix Oolongs
Cuisine and Tea Classes
A series created for chefs, restaurateurs, and professionals in the culinary field.
The Tea Shelf
Replenish your tea shelf or just try something new thanks to these specials:
Summer Chill-Out Special
Buy eight or more ounces of chilled tea and receive 20% off your chilled teas. For online orders, simply type the code word "CHILL-OUT"
into the comments section (the full price will appear during the
transaction, but will not be charged to your card). At the retail
location, tell the cashier the code to receive your discount. The
Chill-Out Special lasts through the end of July.
Bulk Tea Buyout
We're clearing our warehouse to make room for new spring teas! Tasty teas from last season are on sale now. Click here for more info.
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