About
Via Tiempo
Via Tiempo is a way of attuning to the rhythm of seasons, connecting to the elements, enjoying the senses, and opening to a creative, appreciative, and contemplative way of living.
Tea Sourcing
I source teas from traditional farmers and crafters, with an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices. These are teas that have been harvested in the same mountains of China and Taiwan for generations. Each season I add new selections.
Tea Peddler, Michael Busby
Tea Peddler and writer by trade—wandering philosopher and contemplative by nature—Via Tiempo is my way of helping people slow down and connect to the beauty of elemental ritual.
Tea is an extension of my seasonal qigong practice, and a way to delight in the simplicity of hermit life. In Taoist language, it is a contemplative art. That means that preparing tea is a way to cultivate an elegant and nimble consciousness.
I have been authorized to teach qigong by Dr. Eva Wong —19th-generation lineage carrier of Xiantianwujimen Taoism. While I can’t share those practices casually, tea is how I bring magic to our most intimate and familiar settings—the kitchen, the hearth, the porch, the tea room—with supportive and nourishing rituals of connection.