August 2008 E-Newletter
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The Quality of Small
by Winnie, tea buyer and co-founder
"Why does Teance use thimble-size tasting cups, wonder many of our customers? Perhaps Teance doesn't want to dole out too much tea, they might think, serving its customers in cups barely large enough for a thumb and forefinger to cradle. In a culture where 'supersize me' is prevalent, how can such a small serving be justified?..." Read Winnie's article>>
Tea Journey with Chris
Following is an excerpt from an essay shared by Teance customer Chris Malcomb at one of Teance's Wednesday Night Open Bars. Chris muses on his tea journey and the interconnecting possibilities of a cup of tea:
"...Sometimes I consider how the tea I am drinking may have tasted a year ago, or ten, or a hundred. I love how weather influences each year's new crop, and chuckle at stories of deceased tea masters being buried next to their favorite tea bushes, forever informing the flavor of subsequent harvests..."
Read Chris's article>>
Tea Set Sale!
For the month of August, receive 50% off all teaware sets with the code CELADON. At the retail store tell the cashier the code to receive your discount. On our website enter the code in the comments section during checkout, and the discounted price will be calculated automatically.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Night Tea Gatherings
Free open tea bar. Share art, tea, and friendship.
Thursday Teen Nights
Free tea gatherings for teens.
Friday Night Tea Classes
August 1 - New Teance Pu-Erh Teas
August 8 - Steeping Phoenix Oolongs
August 15 - Tikuanyins and China Oolongs
August 22 - Dragon Well Steeping and Tasting
August 29 - How to Carve and Steep Compressed Pu-Erhs
Tea and Chocolate Pairing 8/16
The perfect combination! Co-hosted with our friends at Charles Chocolates.
A Glimpse Into the Korean Tea Ceremony
One warm Friday night in July, the Teance loft was transformed into a gathering for a traditional Korean tea ceremony called "Darye." Bamboo mats were spread, and guests removed their shoes before entering, but it was tea master Yoon Hee Kim's graceful demonstration that made the atmosphere special...
Read about the Korean Tea Ceremony>>
Staff Tea Picks
This month's tea picks are by Chih Hui and Lisa, senior tea servers at the 4th Street store.
Read their Chih Hui and Lisa's tea reviews>>
Teance staff Chih Hui, Lisa, and Darius
Chih Hui's current favorite tea is Bamboo Green
Lisa's current favorite tea is White Down
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