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Ya-Ya’s Tea-Board

News from the Teahouse, about tea and more

Archive for 2008/07


Ritualizing the habit, Part One - Teapots: Yixing, gaiwan, kyusu and co.

With this mini-series Ritualizing the habit, I intend to give a brief and practical overview of some of the basic utensils used in tea preparation.
In part one, I will focus on the most important accessory for tea preparation: the teapot. Without delving too deep into the specifics of materials, etc., I’ll explain the general use, […]

Arya Ruby - crown jewel of Darjeeling

After posting about a majestic tea from China, I thought it would be appropriate to write about one of my personal favourite teas in the world: Arya Ruby.
Those of you who have met me will know about my love for Darjeeling tea, specifically for first flush Darjeelings (those teas produced during the first harvest period […]

Did you ever want to own a memento from one of your favourite businesses without stealing it? Here’s your chance!

Hi all,
after Diane’s post yesterday announcing the closing of the teahouse, we’ve received a large amount of emails with your best wishes, expression of sadness, etc. Thank you so much for all your compassion and condolences, it helps to ease our pain.
Unfortunately, life goes on and we have to deal with the practical consequences of […]

Ode to a Dream - Ya-Ya teahouse has closed down

I’ve had a dream unformed for a very long time. Many circumstances came together and the dream began to take meaning, shape & form. Through much struggle, hard efforts and determination, what manifested two years ago was Ya-Ya teahouse.
As I walk along and time goes by, I notice more clearly how these things can happen: […]