In recent years, I have come to appreciate the art of slowing down at my own accord. Coming from a world where I ran fast and ate everything that was on my way, tea has especially played an essential role in calming the spirit by invigorating all my senses. Now, unofficial tea ceremonies are a luxurious ritual I wholeheartedly appreciate and wish to share.
Earlier this year I discovered Araksa Tea Garden. The century old tea sanctuary is located in the lush greenery of the hills of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Here, a holistic collaboration between tradition, nature and her People delights in the revival and preservation of the endangered Camillia Taliensis wild tea shrub.
In short, Araksa’s true teas can be termed as a delicacy in today’s world. It is therefore integral that this journal explores white tea, oolong tea and green tea – the true teas lovingly grown and harvested in the whimsical Thai hills.