Tea can have incredibly complex naturally occurring flavor and aroma notes that are so delicious and unexpected, they will leave you speechless. It couldn’t be any simpler really, yet there is something magical about it. Q: What do you appreciate most about tea?Ī: Tea is as simple as leaves and water. My blog is a way to share my tea journey and has helped me build a sensory library of tea memories, scents, flavor notes, aromas and textures, connect with like-minded tea drinkers, tea educators and tea businesses and - I hope - inspire others to explore the wonderful world of tea. When I moved to San Francisco, my tea passion could no longer be ignored and The Tea Squirrel was born. I started educating myself in a lot of different ways, attending industry-specific conferences and guided tastings, but, most importantly, drinking a lot of tea and comparing, contrasting, researching and questioning everything. Another turning point was a visit to the Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon in 2016, where I fell in love with gongfu cha, the Chinese method of brewing tea in multiple short steepings. I’m also a huge fan of Japanese tea gardens, their deceptively simple aesthetic and peaceful environment. Traditionally, in Japan tea is a form of art and a powerful reminder to treasure each moment and appreciate the beauty of simple things. One of them was my trip to Kyoto, Japan in 2015. ![]() I occasionally drink coffee, but my first choice is always tea! My tea passion has evolved over time and has seen some turning points. Q: What’s your background in the tea industry?Ī: I'm originally from Italy, which is well known as a coffee-drinking country, so it’s always fun to see the look of surprise on people’s faces when I say what I do. We can't wait for you to learn more about her favorite blends and what she thinks that future of the tea industry will look like. ![]() But when she moved from Italy to the States four years, Anna started getting pretty serious about tea. She's been a tea lover for as long as she can remember. Anna Mariani is a tea blogger, consultant and digital content creator and photographer based in San Francisco. HOW TO CRACK A DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION WITH HEX FIEND SERIESWe continue our tea influencer blog series with a woman who's known online as The Tea Squirrel.
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