From Unhurried Community to RTD – Thai Tea Culture
Thai tea culture, affected by globalization, has been evolving since I first tasted Thai tea…
Author Gregory Goodmacher
Gregory Goodmacher
Greg has savored various teas in over twenty countries on four continents. Exploring multicultural perspectives of tea and other lifestyle choices brings zest to his life. Greg teaches cultural and global issues at a college in Shibata, Japan. He carries a thermos of Japanese green tea to classes, to mountain peaks, and to hot springs. In addition to studying, enjoying, and writing about tea and travel in Japan, Greg also blogs about Japanese hot springs.
Tea Adventures in Bangkok Chinatown
My photographer friend, John, loves documenting the lives of locals in out-of-the-way Bangkok locations. Having…
Navigating Thailand’s Glitzy Tourism for Quality Tea
Thailand, famed for its many world heritage sites and spicy, herb-infused cuisine, also has a…
Urakuen Japanese Garden
My Personal Experience of Urakuen Japanese Garden Soon after strolling halfway through the verdant garden…
Jo-an Teahouse, a Japanese Treasure
The History of Jo-an Teahouse A tea garden named Urakuen is to the world of…
The Master Potter’s Tea
A cup of tea is a painting tool for some traditional potters in the tea…