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Nepali Compassion and Ethical Consumerism by Jeni Dodd

Nepali Compassion and Ethical Consumerism by Jeni Dodd

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Written by TCC Collaborator
Article by Jeni Dodd, Images by Sushme Bhataa  I was in Nepal April 25th, 2015 11:56am in my apar...
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The History Behind Moroccan Mint Green Tea

The History Behind Moroccan Mint Green Tea

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Written by Joy Moonan
The history behind Moroccan mint green tea is hard to pinpoint and subject to much debate, as Mor...
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Go Green: Why You Should Be Drinking Green Tea

Go Green: Why You Should Be Drinking Green Tea

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
When you come into The Cultured Cup to shop for green tea, we’ll often ask, “Do you prefer Chines...
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The History of La Once (Teatime in Chile)

The History of La Once (Teatime in Chile)

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Written by Joy Moonan
Did you know that Chileans consume over 400 cups of tea a year? That puts them in the top 10 tea ...
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All About Gyokuro

All About Gyokuro

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Written by Stephanie Slentz

The shade-grown difference of the most exquisite of Japanese green tea

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What's So Special About Yame Tea?

What's So Special About Yame Tea?

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
Let's start with where it is. Yame is located on the southernmost island of Kyushu. Yame is found...
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Japanese Green Tea and Your Health

Japanese Green Tea and Your Health

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Written by David Parrish
I have been drinking Japanese green tea, especially matcha, for over 30 years. I began drinking i...
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Making a Tea Concentrate for Easy Hosting

Making a Tea Concentrate for Easy Hosting

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
The following recipe is a wonderful way to make tea for many people, just in time for your holid...
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Haiku & Senryu with Joan Canby sponsored by The Writer's Garret

Haiku & Senryu with Joan Canby sponsored by The Writer's Garret

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Written by Kyle Stewart
When: Sunday, November 10th | 2-4 pmWhere: The Cultured Cup, 13731 Omega Rd., Farmers Branch, TX ...
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'How to Taste' Series Coming This Fall

'How to Taste' Series Coming This Fall

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Written by David Parrish
Please join us on Saturdays this fall from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The CulturedCup for an exciting a...
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Tea, Self-Care, and Helpful Hacks

Tea, Self-Care, and Helpful Hacks

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Written by Joy Moonan
Tea can be incorporated into many self-care practices in helping you find relaxation and peace. A...
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Matcha & Chado: Having tea mindfully

Matcha & Chado: Having tea mindfully

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
Japan is primarily known for green tea. It ranks 8th as a world tea producer and 99% of it is gre...
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What We Learned from Attending the First International White Tea Conference

What We Learned from Attending the First International White Tea Conference

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Written by TCC Collaborator
At the end of November 2023, Kyle was invited to represent the United States at the first Interna...
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Matcha, Kintsugi, and Weekends at Grandma's

Matcha, Kintsugi, and Weekends at Grandma's

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Written by Leo Zhang
On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, I sat on my knees in a small room, hands clenched loosely on my...
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Celebrating Lunar New Year

Celebrating Lunar New Year

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
Chinese New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years. Also known as the Spring Festival, i...
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Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

Gifts for Everyone on Your List!

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
For the Curious Kiddos     Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein art by Ed Young - Introduce kids to new c...
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Celebrating the Boston Tea Party 250 Years Later

Celebrating the Boston Tea Party 250 Years Later

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
This Saturday, December 16, 2023, will mark the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, an eve...
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Making a Tea for Groups

Making a Tea for Groups

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Written by Kyle Stewart
The following recipe is a wonderful way to make tea for many people, just in time for your holida...
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glass french press teapot steeping tea, on wood tray next to glass cup with tea on a restaurant table

Reinvent Promoting & Preparing Your Tea Service: Quality Tea in Your Restaurant

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Written by Kyle Stewart
written in collaboration with Chris Beard Tea shares wine’s ability to captivate, if not intoxica...
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matcha green tea powder on a gray surface with bamboo whisk

Quick Guide to Matcha

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
By now, matcha has been a full-fledged movement for a number of years. With its vibrant green hue...
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Mooncake & Tea Pairings to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival  | 中秋节

Mooncake & Tea Pairings to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
    Autumn is the traditional season of harvest and is a great time to reflect on what you are t...
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Woman looking out window with cup of tea

What Tea Do I Drink? It’s Complicated.

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Written by Ginan Kalenik
What seems like a simple question to ask a tea-drinking friend can lead to a lengthy discussion w...
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Hands holding a white tea cup with bright lighting

Tea: A Forgiving and Soothing Coping Mechanism

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Written by Leo Zhang
Since starting on my journey as a tea enthusiast, I’ve found myself in a lot of periods of strugg...
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Out to Sea in a Cup of Earl Grey Tea

Out to Sea in a Cup of Earl Grey Tea

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Written by Mel Finefrock
I was born with a rare mutation of an eye condition called Leber’s congenital amaurosis. Several ...
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Cocktail shaker on it's side with ice

Tea Mocktails

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Written by Sean Cyre
Okay, so some of you are thinking this must be a rich joke. But a lot of you may be genuinely int...
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Gong fu tea a clear tea pot pouring into white tea cups

What Is Gong Fu Cha?

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Written by David Parrish
“The art, besides being a delight in itself, is also a good deal cheaper than other forms of ther...
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Tea Class Recap: Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability

Tea Class Recap: Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability

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Written by Joy Moonan
May's captivating event at The Cultured Cup, titled “Wabi Sabi Through the Lens of Disability,” b...
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What Is a Gaiwan and Why Do You Need One?

What Is a Gaiwan and Why Do You Need One?

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Written by David Parrish
As a Texas-raised tea drinker, for many years I had one definition of tea: iced, black, with lemo...
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Blue gaiwan set and flower arrangement sitting on beautiful tea table.

Tea Meditation

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Written by Joy Moonan
The tea-making process itself is surprisingly a meditative process—a recent revelation I experien...
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Starting a Tea Business: Finding a Niche

Starting a Tea Business: Finding a Niche

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Written by Joy Moonan
Kyle Stewart and Phil Krampetz, driven by their innate inclination for the unconventional, have a...
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Is Tea Healthy?

Is Tea Healthy?

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Written by David Parrish
The reasons people drink tea are many: its taste, its variety of types and flavors, and the many ...
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Our Top 5 Mariage Frères Blend Picks

Our Top 5 Mariage Frères Blend Picks

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Written by Joy Moonan
Mariage Frères, the luxury Parisian tea company started by the Mariage family, has been a promine...
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Two tea bags next to a small pile of loose leaf tea

The Virtue of Teabags As Told by a Full-Time Student

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Written by Leo Zhang
As a self-proclaimed tea snob, I had a rather constant disdain for teabags—rather, tea that came ...
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FRENCH PRESS VS. DRIP COFFEE MAKER

FRENCH PRESS VS. DRIP COFFEE MAKER

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
Quick Overview: French Press vs. Drip Coffee   At a Glance: Brewing Method: French press uses ...
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hands holding a off white tea bowl. Underneath are different tea bowls in blue brown and red

What You Can Learn from Holding a Japanese Tea Bowl

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Written by Joy Moonan
The Cultured Cup hosted a delightful and engaging event called "What You Can Learn by Holding a T...
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The Cultured Cup Logo (Taking a Wabi Sabi Approach) An artistic "C" on topographic background

Q&A With Our Design Team

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Written by Stephanie Slentz
In late 2022, owners Kyle and Phil, decided they wanted to refresh and rebrand. Covid had drained...
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