Tea, the Invisible Companion
by Winnie, tea buyer and co-founder 
Winnie describes one of the seminal points when the philosophy of Teance was created. While climbing the harrowing cliffs of Mount Hua Shan in China, she encounters the tea spirit embodied in the Taoist monks.
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Taking Tea Beyond the Dessert Menu
As Teance's wholesale account manager, Tracy shares her love for tea and cuisine on a daily basis. Here she describes why tea and food are the perfect combination. On Thursday, October 16, Tracy will be hosting a Tea and Cuisine pairing event. It will be a special evening featuring innovative cuisine and tea. Email info@teance.com for more information.
October Promotions
Take advantage of these tea opportunities at Teance's online shop and the Fourth Street store:
October 4-10: All teawares are 20% off
October 11-17: All teas are 20% off
October 18-24: Purchases over $75 are 20% off
October 25-31: Purchases over $100 are 25% off
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Tea Term: Gao Shan
Gao is "high" and Shan is "mountain". You will see the word Shan appear in many teas that originate in China and Taiwan, though the Taiwanese were the first to note that the higher the elevation, generally the better the tea. In Taiwan, Gao Shan is marker of quality, afforded to teas that grow at a height of 800 meters or higher.
Most teas are not considered premium unless grown in Gao Shan, or High Mountain, areas, because these elevations bring the best growing conditions: cool temperatures and dense fog cover punctuated by adequate noon sunshine. It is also helpful that at such high elevations, pests typically cannot survive long enough to attack the tea plants.
A Focus on Taiwanese High Mountain Oolongs:
Gao Shan Oolongs, or our beloved High Mountain Oolongs, hail from San Lin She, one of the highest mountains in Taiwan. Its hill grades are so steep that they appear vertical from the face, and the terrace overhangs seem to merge into one another.
This year's Gao Shan crop is from an elevation of 1700 meters. The varietal is the Tung Ting Green Heart Oolong, one of the top subvarietals in Taiwan, and one of the original imports from Fujian in the 1850s...
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Events at Teance
Tea and Cuisine Pairing
Thursday, October 30. A special evening of innovative cuisine with tea ingredients and tea pairing, catered by Tracy Paulding. Email info@teance.com for more information.
More information to come.
Tea Ice Cream Tasting
Thursday, October 23.Imagine the fragrance of Baochong Oolong Ice Cream! What would Lu Shan Clouds and Mist Ice Cream taste like? Find out at this event! Email info@teance.com for more information.
More information to come.
October 3: Carving and Steeping Pu-Erhs
October 10: Tasting and Brewing Pommelo Flower Fragrance Oolong
October 17: History and Appreciation of Aged Oolongs
October 24: Culture 102: Teas as Gifts
October 31: Open Class: Bring your tea questions Wednesay Night Open Bar
Free open tea bar. Share art, tea, and friendship.
Special tea events for teens; please note new time and date.  |
Get the Scoop!
The Tea Scoop section on Teance's website is your source for tea info. From tea steeping basics to in-depth profiles on tea farmers and regions our teas come from, you will learn something new on every page.
Teas Back in Stock:
Lu Shan Clouds and Mist
Staff Tea Pick
"I'm always on the hunt for a good medium-light roasted oolong with just enough heat to bring out the caramel notes..."
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