We’re Here When You’re Ready For More Tea is about slowing down and becoming more present. Tea is about paying attention to the little things because in the end, that’s all there is. Continue Your Tea Journey Engage all your senses as you learn the art and practice of tasting tea. Check out the entire […]
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How to Really Enjoy Tea: Interview with Jesse Jacobs
http://youtu.be/YG-kNI4Rvg8 In this episode of Expert Enough, Corbett sits down to interview Jesse to talk about all things tea. Also available as an audio podcast.
Video: Tea & Chocolate Pairing with Samovar and Charles Chocolates
Watch the Tea and Truffles Pairing with Samovar and Bay Area chocolatier Charles Chocolates. Learning about premium chocolates and teas will make you reach for your teacup–and the chocolate stash!
Hawaii-Grown Tea: An Interview with Tea Farmer Eva Lee
Hawaii-Grown Tea: An Interview with Tea Grower and Processor Eva Lee Meet the tea farmer! Join Samovar Tea Lounge’s Jesse Jacobs as he talks with Hawaii Tea grower and producer Eva Lee.
Erick Gets a Taste of Hawaii-Grown Tea
Erick Gets a Taste of Hawaii-Grown Tea Join Samovar Tea Lounge operations manager, Erick Xicum as he travels to Hawaii Island, Hawaii to check out the tea gardens blooming there.
Hawaii-Grown Tea Comes to Samovar and the USA
Hawaii-Grown Tea Comes to Samovar and the USA In this video: For the fist time in the continental U.S.: Hand-Picked, Artisan, Whole-leaf tea grown in America. Hawaii-Grown Oolong Tea: Semi Oxidized Tea Hawaii-Grown Black Tea: Fully-Oxidized Only 15 pounds of each tea is available through Samovar Tea Lounge. Jesse demonstrates the unique Brewing Technique for […]
Introduction to Tea Ware Video: Tea Ware 101
Tea Ware 101: Getting into tea means being introduced to a whole new world of vessels and tools to brew tea with. In this video, Jesse Jacobs walks you through several tea making implements, so that you may become a confident and educated tea ware buyer.
Herbal Blend Tasting
Herbal Blend Tasting Samovar Tea Lounge has some of the most delicious Herbal and Tea Blends out there. Have you ever wondered how Samovar chooses which teas and herbals to serve? Join Jesse Jacobs and Erick Xicum as they taste variations of 3 herbal blends and decide which botanicals will win Samovar’s seal of approval […]
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 […]
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.
Tea 101: Learn About the Different Kinds of Tea
Tea is hot! Join Jesse Jacobs, owner of Samovar Tea Lounge, as he talks to tea enthusiast, Christine Savage about the different kinds of tea. A quick lesson in Tea. Teas in this video…. White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Pu-erh Tea, Herbal Infusions.
Organic Tea in Japan: Challenges Today
Ayumi Kinezuka visits us from Japan to talk about her organic tea farm in Shizuoka, and the challenges facing small artisan Japanese tea farmers today. – Meet the family: an entire production from a small family operation – Where are today’s generation of organic tea farmers? Challenges with aging tea farmers means fewer farmers making […]
Slow Tea with Alice at Modern Tea
San Francisco tea-entrepreneur and owner of Modern Tea, Alice Cravens discusses her Slow Food Farmer’s Market philosophy, discussing challenges and opportunities to growers, distributors and sellers of organic food and tea. – Organic, seasonal, artisan food philosophy at Modern Tea – About the Slow Food Movement and why it’s important – How to make a […]
Moroccan Tea Culture
Mostaffa and Omar brew traditional Moroccan tea and espouse on the harmonizing effects of Moroccan tea, Moroccan culture , and food- for all to embrace. – How to make traditional Moroccan tea – A gathering of family and friends around the Moroccan tea table – Moroccan tea culture and the growing American tea culture – […]
Tea & Food Pairing with Karter
Taste tea, eat food, meet American tea-icon Karter Louis and learn about tea pairing principles. – How to pair tea and food: basic harmonies and balancing flavors – One tea leaf connects cultures and makes peace Teas in this video.. Gyukoro, Masala Chai, Herbal Infusions, Moorish Mint, Black Tea, Pu-erh Tea, Wuyi Oolong
Ayumi Kinezuka Presents Her Fresh Crop Tea 1
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