Hi! My name is Michael Busby. I’m the Tea Pedder here at Via Tiempo, and a long-time Taoist practitioner, tea drinker, and a qigong instructor. I curate a subscription of nourishing seasonal teas finley tuned to the traditional 24 Seasons Chinese farming calendar, which I ship every 6 weeks with guidance for drinking tea and living in a way that cultivates health, simplicity, and seasonal alignment. From within that selection, I offer a seasonal tea menu for people to try a la carte, or to stock up on favorites. In the fall I’ll be unveiling a series of classes that will delve into the philosophy and practice of tea Via Tiempo style.
The Purple Bud Oolong is rich in the same antioxidants as blueberries and carries the flavor of those ripening late summer and early autumn fruits with its distinct “mountain tea” purple buds.
featured in July 22nd subscription
The Braggart’s Tea is the classic honey oolong, the bug-bitten masterstroke of luck and audacity that has become a mainstay of Taiwanese oolongs. The lightest of the three, this tea features sweet and clear floral notes mixed with “black tea” flavors that say, Bounty of Autumn, let’s feast!
The Phoenix Black—the bell of the fall ball—is perfumed beyond belief. Irresistible to any gongfu cha aficionado, this tea steeps for days, an aromatic traverse that develops and unfolds beautifully. It opens and opens and opens.
featured in October 14th Subscription
White Tea is cleansing in Autumn, and so we have kept the extremely tasty and very cooling Shuixian White on the menu. If you haven’t had the chance to try it, and you like White Teas, you’re going to want to give it a go. This tea is straightforward and delightful. Brew it any which way—you can’t be disappointed.
featured in July 22nd subscription
Rock Tea is known for its grit and charm earned from the volcanic soil of Fujian. White Daphne is less intense—less winter—more Autumn. That transitional Rock Tea that comforts you as the winter approaches.
featured in September 2nd subscription
Teaware
Please feel free to look through a variety of unique and interesting handmade enrichments to your tea ritual, including the work of Mark Mohler.
Teaware currently unavailable due to loss of inventory in a forest fire.
Gift Subscriptions
Everyone asks. Here they are.
