14 Dec Talking Tea, Tea Basics, Tea Talk Japanese Matcha and Ceremony September 19, 2022 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments What is Matcha? Matcha literally translates to mean ‘ground tea’. Eighty percent of matcha produced in Japan come from Uji, Japan. T...Continue reading
20 Jun Tea Focus, Tea History, Tea Talk Japanese Tea Part 3: Gyokuro Green Tea September 18, 2022 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments Gyokuro: Introduction Gyokuro is a Japanese green tea that translates to mean “Jade Dew”, reflecting the brewed tea’s pale green color...Continue reading
04 May Tea Focus, Tea Talk Introduction to Japanese Tea: Part 2 September 19, 2022 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments Sencha Overview Japanese Sencha is the most popular tea in Japan. This tea is grown in direct sunlight, unlike other common Japanese...Continue reading
20 May Tea Events, Tea Journey, Tea Talk Albany Tea Festival September 21, 2022 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments We are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Albany Tea Festival at Overit Media located at 435 New Scotland Av on Friday, June 3rd from 5:3...Continue reading
11 Jan Tea Journey, Tea Talk Tea Journey to Northern Thailand: Part 2 of 6 January 11, 2016 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments Chiang Rai: First Day in Thailand's Tea Growing Region When things are meant to happen, they happen. I had my doubts that my tea journ...Continue reading
07 Nov Talking Tea, Tea Basics, Tea Focus, Tea History, Tea Talk Pu-erh a Perfect Flavor for Fall November 7, 2015 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments Since the change in seasons, my tea preference has changed. I am now navigating to something more rich, robust and yet less bite. Pu-er...Continue reading
13 Oct Tea Basics, Tea Events, Tea History, Tea Talk 3 Tea Talks Scheduled at the Guilderland Public Library October 13, 2015 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments We have teamed up with the Guilderland Public Library to give you our better than ever tea talks. Register for the ev...Continue reading
17 Jun Tea Events, Tea Talk Albany Tea Festival Review June 17, 2015 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments Friday, June Fifth of 2015 became the first ever tea celebration in the greater Albany area. There were about 15 vendors including wel...Continue reading
20 May Talking Tea, Tea Basics, Tea Talk 3 Things you Need to Know about the Albany Tea Festival May 20, 2015 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments We are proud to announce that tea providers and educators throughout the region will be coming together in one room for the Albany Tea ...Continue reading
27 Apr Tea Talk, What's Brewing What’s Brewing at Short and Stout Tea for April and May April 27, 2015 By Matt Zacharewicz 0 comments A Very Special Offering for Mother’s Day Short and Stout has announced a Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet and Afternoon Tea on Sunday May ...Continue reading