A collection of tea moments and dated reflections that capture visits, tastings, rituals, and everyday experiences. Explore personal notes and observations about tea through specific moments in time.
Finding Space for Tea During the Workday When I had to commute to office to work, one of the first things I did was build a small tea setup at work. Now, I use a portable one on days I commute which are much less often. At this point, I probably have an entire drawer…
NYC Boba Then vs Now Latest Update: April 25, 2026 – Bubble tea’s still NYC’s obsession. Just yesterday, I tweeted about Xing Fu Tang opening in FiDi across from Printemps. Their brown sugar deerioca milk tea takes the classic to new heights—more on that below. Back in 2011, I first encountered bubble tea in Flushing, Queens. Every…
Updated with current notes from Mariage Frères (2026) Kawanecha Meicha is a Japanese green tea from Mariage Frères. I first discovered it in Paris at the boutique near Place des Ternes on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The shop felt elegant, quiet, and welcoming. The aroma of tea filled every room. It quickly became one of…
