ISSUE 09

In this issue, we delve into the world of Chinese tea and specifically focus on the rarest and most unfamiliar type - yellow tea. We explore its history, characteristics, and the regions in which it is grown.

Craig Mod, a writer and photographer who walked across Japan from the largest megacity in the world to pristine wilderness and desolate small towns, shares his experiences of this journey and how it helped him reconnect with his attention and the world around him.

‘Fermentation’ and ‘oxidation’ are some of the most common terms thrown around by tea experts as well as enthusiasts. We delve into these terms, debunk myths, and clarify their significance in the tea-making process..

We meet potters who have dedicated decades to perfecting their craft and creating ceramics of international fame. We explore their techniques, inspiration, and the cultural significance of pottery in the Czech Republic.

Despite the population drain from the countryside to the cities in Japan, young generations are setting up new micro-businesses and thus bring forgotten areas back to life. We explore the town of Onomichi and talk to a passionate tea farmer.

We interview Morel Doucet, an artist who shares his views on his Haitian identity and how it influences his art, the significance of tea to his ancestors, and how he thinks art should be perceived.

We attend a traditional Japanese senchadō ceremony, discuss the post-pandemic issues of the Asian diaspora in NYC and its impact on the community, and talk with a strong-willed business owner in Washington DC, who shares her journey and the challenges she faced as a small business owner in a competitive market.