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Press Release for Samovar Hayes Valley Door Opening Ceremony conducted by the SF Zen Center

Media Contacts: Jesse Cutler, Samovar: (415) 655-3431 / publicity@jpcutlermedia.com David Perry, SFZC: (415) 693-0583 / cell: (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com WHAT: Samovar Tea Lounge III: Hayes Valley With Door Opening Ceremony courtesy of San Francisco Zen Center WHEN: Saturday, March 7 1pm-1:30pm: Door Opening Ceremony 2pm-5pm: open-house tea reception: tea tastings, snacks, celebration gathering WHERE: […]

Samovar’s Jesse Jacobs on KRON AM News TV (2-7-09)

Watch Samovar Tea Lounge owner Jesse Jacobs on KRON 4 News as he highlights some of his favorite teas alongside news reporter Henry Tenenbaum. Check out the teas that Jesse brewed in this feature: Ryokucha Green Tea and Maiden’s Ecstasy Pu-erh And the tea ware he used: Yixing Pot, Glass Pitcher, and the Infusing Basket

A New Samovar Blossoms in Hayes Valley

Samovar Tea Lounge III is now open! The corner of Page Street and Laguna Street has had a tea makeover. After six years in business, we have opened in SF’s newest neighborhood, “Hayes Valley,” across the street from America’s oldest Zen institution, the San Francisco Zen Center.

Passage to Peace, Exploring Tea Culture – Today

Tea is hot! And no one steeps patrons in the ancient and enduring properties of tea like San Francisco’s Samovar Tea Lounge. In this compelling podcast, owner Jesse Jacobs explores the reverberations of how one cup of tea serenely enjoyed influences peace throughout the world. Visiting with modern Tea Masters, Jacobs uncovers the mysterious roots […]

Tea Ritual

Samovar devotee and esteemed yoga teacher, Les Leventhal, shares his weekly tea ritual. “Over two years ago, I started teaching an 11am class and this class ends my “work” week. So, I come to Samovar to transition my spirit and soul from one freedom to another…”

A Japanese Tea Gathering at San Francisco’s Urasenke Society

Christie Bartlett, Founding Director of Ursaenke Society, San Francisco talks about the history of Urasenke, why tea gatherings matter today, and the ripple effect of “peace through a bowl of tea.” – What is a “tea gathering?” – Spontaneity through structure and the art of tea – Slowing down time, appreciating fleeting moments – Sipping […]

David Lee Hoffman, Tea Pioneer: Part I

David Lee Hoffman: Part of the beauty of tea is you can get so many different tastes and sensations with it. Almost emotion, each tea has a different emotion and personality. And you could shape that personality

David Lee Hoffman Sipping Peace: Part II

American tea pioneer David Lee Hoffman discusses puerh, the Slow Food tea movement, and the benefits of organic, handcrafted family-made tea. – Living with tea kings, learning to taste fine tea – How To: Artisan tea crafting and family operations, and secrets – Making American Handcrafted Puerhs – Slow Food and the Fair Trade movement […]

David Lee Hoffman Harrowing Tales of Tea: Part III

David Lee Hoffman, American tea pioneer, chats about the old days of tea buying, giving artisan family farmers a fair deal, and some crazy adventures in the backwoods of China. – Falling off a tea mountain and how to taste Snake Wine Teas in this video… Puerh and Ancient Tea.

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