These days seem to stretch on forever, no respite in sight. I sometimes find myself gazing out of a window, only to realize my jaw had been clenched the entire time....

Here in California and along the Pacific Northwest, wildfires continue to rage, consuming everything in sight and leaving the air heavy with smoke. Over the weekend, Typhoon Haishen passed through...

You may be surprised that this year's collection includes an oolong from Japan, and indeed, people that visit the shop often ask if our oolong is from elsewhere. Japanese oolongs...