Tea Beyond Facts – A Sensory, Emotional Journey

Tea isn’t just data — it’s experience.
In this issue, we dive into the emotional side of tea culture, exploring how this ancient beverage fuels creativity, connects generations, and opens doors to unfamiliar worlds.

Tea as Expression – Grief, Art, and Duende

We share stories from people whose lives have been shaped by tea in profound ways — from artists who find creative power and duende in its ritual, to those who use tea to honour loved ones and bridge cultural divides.

Bonsai and the Search for Solace

Meet a man who found peace in miniature trees, dedicating his life to the intricate art of bonsai. Through him, we explore the shared values of patience, discipline, and reverence present in both bonsai and tea.

Ceramics & Community

What happens when clay holds more than tea?
We investigate how ceramics shape community and connection, and how handcrafted vessels become silent witnesses to shared moments and local identity.

Tea in Transition – Myanmar & India

We look at the rise of tea entrepreneurship in Myanmar, and the evolving global perception of Indian teas. From innovation to tradition, discover the opportunities and challenges these tea cultures face.

Hiking the Mountain of the Moon

Join us on a literal and symbolic quest for meaning through tea — an exploration on foot, chasing myth, nature, and the deeper truths behind a teacup.

Designing Sacred Tea Spaces in Japan

How do spaces affect how we experience tea? We explore the design philosophy behind Japanese tea rooms, where simplicity, silence, and flow elevate the act of steeping and sipping.

Unpacking Pu’er – A Tea Subculture of Complexity

Sit down for a session with pu’er lovers and learn what makes this tea both ritualistic and radical. Explore ageing, fermentation, and the passionate community behind this iconic tea.

Your Sacred Tea Spaces – A Reader Gallery

Finally, we turn the lens on you — our readers — and celebrate your personal tea spaces. From quiet corners to full rooms, these are the places where meaning, memory, and tea meet.