Tea People Companion – Book 2

Description

Continue your journey through tea and story with Tea People Companion – Book 2, a curated collection of insight, flavour, and connection.

Inside this edition, you’ll find:

• A spotlight on Umegashima, a quiet mountain village in Shizuoka producing exceptional teas at high elevation

• A cultivar feature on Koushun, known for its jasmine-like aroma and versatility in Japanese tea styles

• An in-depth conversation with Kirstine Michaelsen, former tea house manager and Danish tea ambassador, who shares her passion for wagashi, brewing, and tea’s quiet freedoms

• A tasting set of three hand-selected teas:

  • Kamairibancha – toasty, pan-fired green tea from a rare golden-leaf cultivar

  • Sonogi Matcha – deeply umami, high-grade matcha from Nagasaki

  • Jinggu Taliensis Black Tea – wild, malty, and complex black tea from Yunnan, China

This companion book is designed to accompany Tea People Podcast Episode 2, offering the opportunity to brew the same teas, read the same reflections, and experience tea as a shared journey—no matter where you are in the world.

Whether you’re steeping your first cup or your hundredth, Book 2 invites you to reflect, connect, and celebrate the people behind the leaves.