Tea People Companion – Book 3

Description

Let your next tea moment be a reflection on people, memory, and the quiet artistry behind every cup. Tea People Companion – Book 3 invites you into a curated experience where storytelling, tea, and craftsmanship meet.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A feature on Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, and its legacy as the soul of Japanese teaware

• A cultivar spotlight on Houshun (鳳春), a phoenix-like tea bred for high-end Gyokuro and Tencha, with a rich and fresh character

• An emotional and thoughtful podcast interview with Sarah Mazza, who reflects on tea as freedom, anthropology, and connection on her final day at Obubu Tea Farm

• Three carefully selected teas to accompany your reading:

  • Akane Wakoucha – a molasses-sweet Japanese black tea from Makinohara

  • Aged Silver Needle – a 2021 white tea cake with peachy complexity from Yunnan

  • Houshun Sencha – a soft, balanced green tea from Wazuka, Kyoto, harvested May 2024

This edition also includes a beautifully illustrated guide to Japanese tea shading techniques, tracing their origins from practical frost protection to today’s refined cultivation for matcha and gyokuro.

Created to accompany Tea People Podcast Episode 3, this set brings tea culture to life through print, sound, and taste.

Whether you’re steeping alone or sharing with others, Book 3 is your invitation to pause, reflect, and connect—one cup at a time.