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Hello! I’m Marco, an avid tea drinker with a passion for education. As you continue through this space, I hope to share my tea journey as a daily ritual in life. You’ll find the following on this site: Feel free to ask me questions as I shape this blog/site around…
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I’m sitting at home in Chicago seeking solace from the -20 to -40 wind chills today, so a bold ripe Pu-erh is calling. Gong Ting (宫廷) often shows up on ripe Pu-erh labels as a promise of “top grade”. Though it sounds like a guarantee in quality, it is not.…
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Pagoda Red: A Blend of Tradition and Herbal Elegance
Our journey through the Trapped in Amber series concludes with the intriguing Pagoda Red—a tea that artfully combines the robust character of Zhenghe Red with…
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Gardenia Red: Embracing the Bouqet of Tea and Gardenia
Exploring teas that seamlessly blend tradition with innovation is always a delight, and the Gardenia Red from Volition Tea’s Trapped in Amber series is a…
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Barrel-Aged Red: Unveiling the Alchemy of Tea and Bourbon Barrels
There’s a unique allure in teas that tell a story, and the Barrel-Aged Red from Volition Tea’s Trapped in Amber series is one such narrative…
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Annie Shares the Challenges and Innovations of Tipsy Garden White Tea
Last year, as I took my first sip of Tipsy Garden, the experimental 70-day gin-barrel-aged white tea from Volition Tea, I was transported to a…
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