ISSUE 14
Historical baggage is ready for a revival.
Tea is a shape-shifter, adapting seamlessly from its ancient roots to modern reinvention. It remains both a constant and a changeable force, always echoing human connection, culture, and creativity.
Take matcha. Once reserved for spiritual ceremonies and guarded by the elites, it’s now reaching people everywhere. This green powder is no longer just a symbol of discipline and mindfulness; it’s a medium for innovation and creativity, proving how old traditions can inspire new ideas.
Herbs, though not tea, are its close cousin — often overlooked but essential to the conversation. In Egypt, hibiscus and mint have been integral for generations. These infusions carry the essence of the land and its legacy, linking past and present through the simple act of brewing, sipping, and sharing.
Across the Atlantic in Brazil, art through tea becomes an unlikely force for change. In a society grappling with prejudice, it offers an intriguing way forward — a chance to break boundaries and redefine identity. Here, it becomes a language of resilience and creativity, challenging societal norms and building bridges across divides.
And then, there are the spaces tea inhabits. In the teahouses of Sichuan, life unfolds quietly, sketched in small, everyday moments. It’s in the observation of the mundane — tea poured, laughter shared, time passing — that the true richness of these spaces emerges.
Even the teaware we use has a story, sometimes spanning centuries. Antique bowls, delicate cups, and historic pots anchor our modern practices in a long lineage of craftsmanship. Every vessel connects us to the past, giving even the most casual sip a sense of tradition and artistry.
In this issue, we embrace all these forms of tea, including that in fine dining, where it’s taking its place alongside the most revered culinary creations, proving that it can be as refined as any wine or spirit.
Through these stories, we hope to offer not just inspiration, but a deeper understanding of the many ways tea continues to shape our world.
Historical baggage is ready for a revival.
Tea is a shape-shifter, adapting seamlessly from its ancient roots to modern reinvention. It remains both a constant and a changeable force, always echoing human connection, culture, and creativity.
Take matcha. Once reserved for spiritual ceremonies and guarded by the elites, it’s now reaching people everywhere. This green powder is no longer just a symbol of discipline and mindfulness; it’s a medium for innovation and creativity, proving how old traditions can inspire new ideas.
Herbs, though not tea, are its close cousin — often overlooked but essential to the conversation. In Egypt, hibiscus and mint have been integral for generations. These infusions carry the essence of the land and its legacy, linking past and present through the simple act of brewing, sipping, and sharing.
Across the Atlantic in Brazil, art through tea becomes an unlikely force for change. In a society grappling with prejudice, it offers an intriguing way forward — a chance to break boundaries and redefine identity. Here, it becomes a language of resilience and creativity, challenging societal norms and building bridges across divides.
And then, there are the spaces tea inhabits. In the teahouses of Sichuan, life unfolds quietly, sketched in small, everyday moments. It’s in the observation of the mundane — tea poured, laughter shared, time passing — that the true richness of these spaces emerges.
Even the teaware we use has a story, sometimes spanning centuries. Antique bowls, delicate cups, and historic pots anchor our modern practices in a long lineage of craftsmanship. Every vessel connects us to the past, giving even the most casual sip a sense of tradition and artistry.
In this issue, we embrace all these forms of tea, including that in fine dining, where it’s taking its place alongside the most revered culinary creations, proving that it can be as refined as any wine or spirit.
Through these stories, we hope to offer not just inspiration, but a deeper understanding of the many ways tea continues to shape our world.
Historical baggage is ready for a revival.
Tea is a shape-shifter, adapting seamlessly from its ancient roots to modern reinvention. It remains both a constant and a changeable force, always echoing human connection, culture, and creativity.
Take matcha. Once reserved for spiritual ceremonies and guarded by the elites, it’s now reaching people everywhere. This green powder is no longer just a symbol of discipline and mindfulness; it’s a medium for innovation and creativity, proving how old traditions can inspire new ideas.
Herbs, though not tea, are its close cousin — often overlooked but essential to the conversation. In Egypt, hibiscus and mint have been integral for generations. These infusions carry the essence of the land and its legacy, linking past and present through the simple act of brewing, sipping, and sharing.
Across the Atlantic in Brazil, art through tea becomes an unlikely force for change. In a society grappling with prejudice, it offers an intriguing way forward — a chance to break boundaries and redefine identity. Here, it becomes a language of resilience and creativity, challenging societal norms and building bridges across divides.
And then, there are the spaces tea inhabits. In the teahouses of Sichuan, life unfolds quietly, sketched in small, everyday moments. It’s in the observation of the mundane — tea poured, laughter shared, time passing — that the true richness of these spaces emerges.
Even the teaware we use has a story, sometimes spanning centuries. Antique bowls, delicate cups, and historic pots anchor our modern practices in a long lineage of craftsmanship. Every vessel connects us to the past, giving even the most casual sip a sense of tradition and artistry.
In this issue, we embrace all these forms of tea, including that in fine dining, where it’s taking its place alongside the most revered culinary creations, proving that it can be as refined as any wine or spirit.
Through these stories, we hope to offer not just inspiration, but a deeper understanding of the many ways tea continues to shape our world.