“Green paper products” isn’t a contradiction of terms, especially where Jeff Mendelsohn is involved! As founder of New Leaf Paper, Jeff has been a visionary leader in the evolution of the green business community. We met over a pot of tea to discuss business as a force for good, the dirty side of the paper […]
Year: 2011
How to Taste Tea the Samovar Way
One of the great things about tea is that it taps into something very basic, human, and elemental. Good tea stimulates all of the senses. All of them. Perhaps tea is so profound because, let’s face it, everything boils down to sex. Sight, sound, smell, touch, taste. Tea is in fact very sensual. It touches […]
Autumn Tea & Food Pairings
Autumn. The season of colorful leaves, crisp, cool air, and warming comfort foods. Here are some of our autumn picks for tea and food pairings: Grapes Chicken salad finger sandwiches with sliced grapes and Earl Grey Fresh grapes with assorted cheeses, buttered toast and Samovar Breakfast Blend Fresh grapes with white chocolate and Hawaii-Grown Oolong […]
Why Rituals Matter Part 1: My Daily Tea Ritual
It seems that as life has gotten faster and faster, we humans have managed pretty well to keep up with the speed. But I I believe Gandhi: “That there is more to life than increasing its speed.” In fact, I’d suffice to say that things get better by decreasing their speed. Slow is good. Rituals […]
Jobs, Slow Tea, and The Future of America
I believe that the purpose of life is to live a meaningful life. And considering that for most of our waking lives we work, our jobs are therefore quite influential on whether or not we are living with meaning. A society without jobs is a society without meaning. The biggest challenge I see with the […]
Tea with Jeff Riddle: Downy Sprout, Bai Hao Oolong
Because of his unique take on why and how to build relationships, I believe Jeff Riddle is soon to be a household name in business and social media. In this episode Jeff and I sip some Downy Sprout at Samovar Sanchez and talk about why (and how) to build really deep relationships – for improved […]
Tea with Stephanie Bernstein: Wei Chi Cha, Masala Chai
Bamboo cutlery? Yep – it’s taking the country by storm actually, and Stephanie Bernstein and her company are leading the way. Stephanie takes time out from a busy life to chill and chat over a pot of Wei Chi Cha. Stephanie is doing great things, and creating a great company. Join us for tea as […]
Tea for Humankindness – 9/11 Commemmoration
In commemoration of 9/11, on Sunday 9/11 all Samovar locations will be serving complimentary Ocean of Wisdom tea. Please join us for one hour of silence at our Tea Lounges or wherever you may be, for contemplation, reflection, and connection. During that hour there will be no music at the Tea Lounges. We request no or […]
How to Brew Green Ecstasy
Green Ecstasy green tea is a new Samovar classic. A creamy, brothy, caffeinated-chlorophyll hit of deliciousness. Matcha-infused first flush Asamushi sencha to impart joy in every sip. To Brew this tea: 1) Use delicious (filtered or spring) water, a “side-handled” Japanese kyusu teapot, and a decanting pitcher. 2) Add 1– 2 tablespoons of tea leaves […]
Mahatma Gandhi’s Philosophy for Success
Keep your belief positive because Your belief becomes your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.