September 2008 E-Newletter
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The Name Game
by Winnie, tea buyer and co-founder
Have you ever been sipping a great tea, and wondered how it got its name? From Longevity Brows to Taiwan Beauty, tea names are infused with history, culture, and poetry. Here Winnie divulges the stories behind the names of some of Teance's most popular teas. Read Winnie's article>>
Healing Properties of Green Tea
By David Caruso-Radin, LAc, MS, MQP, Dipl. ABT
David is a friend of Teance and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this article he addresses the medicinal value of tea from both Chinese and Western medicinal perspectives:
Read David's Article>>
September Green Tea Promotion;
Free Teance Nesting Tea Set With $100 Purchase
Green teas calm and cool us through stressful, hot summers. Bamboo Green and Dragon Well are 25% through September.
Also, receive a free Teance Nesting Tea Set (valued at $29) with online purchases over $100. The tea set will automatically be included in your shipment, though it will not appear on your invoice during checkout.
Please Join Teance for
An Evening of Tea, Zen, and Poetry
Celebrate the publication of
BAISAO The Old Tea Seller:
Life and Zen Poetry in 18th Centry Kyoto
by Norman Waddell
Thursday, September 25
Other Events
Teance is part of the MATCHA event series at the Asian Art Museum. On September 4 attend special tea tastings, talks on tea, and other tea-themed activities at the museum, free with admission, or $5 after 5pm.
Free open tea bar. Share art, tea, and friendship. 
**Please note change in time and date.**
Free tea gatherings for teens!
September 12: Japanese Tea Ceremony
 Quilt Exhibition September 19
Local artist Anna Wong creates beautiful, intricate quilts in both the traditional Western and Asian methods. This event is free of charge.
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Staff Tea Picks
This month's reveiws are by Sam and Masood, tea servers at Teance.
"Phoenix is one of those rare teas that is picked from ancient trees, and it certainly shows its character both when you smell the fragrance and taste it..."
"Nothing is better than a nice cup of Baochong. It is by far my favorite tea of the new harvest. It's warm, smooth, and toasty. I really get a boost from the strong aroma, but mainly from the tea itself..."
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Let potential customers know what you think of our teas.
We would love to hear from you. Send any feedback, comments, or questions to info@teance.com.
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