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 […]
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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.
10 Ways to Blissful Emptiness
Only in emptiness can we be truly creative and imaginative. Like an empty teacup or a blank sheet of paper, emptiness is unlimited potential. In emptiness, literally anything can happen.An idea, a scribble, a masterpiece, a to-do list, a mind map. It’s when clutter and noise and distraction fill us up that there is little […]
Tea with Dean Karnazes: Moorish Mint, Wuyi Oolong
[iframe src=”http://player.vimeo.com/video/24520149?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0″ width=”681″ height=”383″ frameborder=”0″] Dean runs a marathon every single day. Seriously. Then he comes home, makes breakfast for his kids, and then gets down to writing. He writes books about endurance, with the goal of inspiring others to do like him: live an actualized life. That is, live a life that you’re meant […]
June 6, 2011
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June 5, 2011
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