Karigane is made of stems, stalks and twigs from highly prized gyokuro tea. It is a great option for anyone looking for quality and value. In many cases, karigane will out perform green tea leaves in the same price range.

I'm on my final two days in Seattle and took a short break to taste a tea I bought from a local vendor. Here's a peek at the leaves of a Li Shan high mountain oolong, notice the picking quality of this Taiwanese oolong. Milky smooth, nuanced sweetness and

Elegant simplicity. A well made clay gaiwan and tea table can add a touch of elegance to your tea session and are good conversation pieces on their own right.

More tea! An Imperial Tie Guan Yin from Anxi County in Fujian Province. It's floral notes and sweet notes linger in the palate. AAA grade for sure.