Let’s face it, we’re all ridiculously busy, and getting busier all the time. The simple truth is we can’t add more hours to the day, so the only way to achieve our goals is to get further with the time we have. After years doing leadership development in corporate high-tech, and then coaching many talented professionals in my executive coaching practice, I’ve honed a set of productivity rituals to ensure that I not only deliver on my commitments, but that I make time to be open to inspiration, creativity, and “big ideas”.
Year: 2014
Tea Magick—A Party on the Intuitive Side
Come to Samovar to drink tea while you mix and mingle with kindred spirits drawn together to celebrate a shared passion for living the intuitive side of life. Whether your soul searching brings you to Burning Man or keeps you close to home this August, join our three modern-day mystics at Samovar’s hidden gem in Hayes […]
And You For Me Alone
Warning: If you’re prone to earbugs stop reading now because this post may plant a melody in your head that’ll lasts for days. Undaunted? Read on.
“Fancy Contraptions, Minimalist Storefront—It’s Not the Apple Store, It’s Third Wave Tea”
San Francisco Magazine captured the spirit of our Mission location in a recent article. “Fast, cheap, delicious, beautiful, potent.” That’s how Jesse Jacobs sums up the attributes of a proper cup of tea. More specifically, it’s the cups of tea he began selling at his third location of Samovar in early June. Unlike its older siblings, which […]
Rosie Palmer Lemon Iced Tea Recipe
It’s 1960 at the Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colorado. A man steps up to the bar and orders an iced tea with lemonade. Nearby, a woman recognizes him as he walks away and says to the bartender, “I’ll have that Palmer drink,” inadvertently launching the iced tea phenomenon known as The Arnold Palmer.
Read on to learn more about our take on this classic drink and how to make it at home.
How To Make Cold-Brewed Teas
Learn how to cold-brew your tea for a refreshing, end-of-summer treat. Lindsey shares the know-how for this cool and easy brewing method.
SF Eater Featured Samovar in The Mission
SF Eater shares their first impressions of the newest Samovar on 411 Valencia in The Mission. If you’re looking for a leisurely lunch, be sure to visit one of our Tea Lounges. But if you’re looking for a fresh-baked scone and cup of tea brewed in our Tea Crucibles, the new Samovar Tea Bar is just what you need.
Secret to Making a Great Cup of Tea (Video)
Take a look at the Crucible Brewing Process in this video by SF Business Times.
Samovar Featured in Inside Scoop SF
Paolo Lucchesi shared the inside scoop on our new location on 411 Valencia St. in the Mission District.
Samovar Featured in SF Business Times
Check out Adam Weintraub’s feature article in the San Francisco Business Times about the launch of our new Samovar location in the Mission District on 411 Valencia Street.