How long have you been drinking tea?
Since childhood, I have drank bagged black tea. I have learned a little more since then.
What kind of tea do you drink?
Mostly Japanese green tea. I picked up the habit of English-style blacks from a Welsh friend. Sometimes oolongs, or puerh. If it comes from Camellia sinensis, I will try it.
How do you prepare your tea?
In a teapot
Gaiwan, kyusu, shibashidori, chawan, or whatever is appropriate.
What tea knowledge are you interested in exploring right now?
I'm interested in traditional tea wares. I enjoy learning about the production of tea.
What factors lead you to delve into the world of tea, and what is keeping you there?
I started further down the rabbit hole when a friend of my parents introduced me to some herbal teas. Then I discovered the teas at the Asian market. I was the weird kid with the thermos of jasmine in tea in high school. While I was at University, I took part in a Sister-City program in Japan. It was May and the shin-cha was arriving. I found a new tea avenue to explore. While in Yangshuo, I stopped in a teahouse and was amazed by the Gongfu tea culture. Then then was the Teachat forums and copious information from tea enthusiasts worldwide. The journey continues...
What is your location?
Lemon Grove, California. Right next to San Diego.
