What is Chado?
CHADO (chanoyu)
“Tea Ceremony”, “Tea’s Hot Water”, or “Way of Tea”
The Principles of Wa-kei-sei-jaku
Wa-kei-sei-jaku are the principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquilit
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Chuck's Colombia Visit
A few weeks back Chuck - one of the founders of The Jasmine Pearl - went on a trip to Colombia to visit one of the plantations that we partner with. He was gone for about two weeks, climbin
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What is a Dosha?
In Ayurvedic practices, Doshas are the three different energies that are present in
the human body. There is Pitta, Vata, and Kapha. Each dosha corresponds to a
personality type that manifests its
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What is Wu-Wo?
WHAT IS WU‐WOAn egalitarian tea ceremony rooted in Gong‐Fu style small pot brewing, “Wu” means void or complete emptiness, and “Wo” means self or being. The heart of Wu-Wo is that everyone participati
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Making Matcha Latte
MATCHA. The powdered wonder tea from Japan has been a big craze here in the States. It can be found in all sorts of food, drink, and health products. In fact, one of our most popular product
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What is Koto-Kai?
What is Koto-Kai?
A koto is a long board zither that boasts 13 silk strings and 13 bridges that can be moved; each string has its own bridge. It evolved from an instrument called zhe
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What is Ikebana?
Ikebana is the Japanese tradition of floral arranging that dates back to the 6th century. It is also known as Kadō- “Way of the Flowers”. Ikebana has strict rules and is a disciplined art. It is desig
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Loose Leaf vs. Tea Bags: Why We Sell Loose Leaf
As avid tea drinkers know there are a myriad of ways to brew and enjoy tea; from bags, to infusers, to just letting the leaves sit in the water while you drink (we affectionately call this grandpa/g
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