Jun

29

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Our very good friend and neighbor, Joe Grant (Grant’s Marketplace) has spearheaded a wonderful new concept aimed at bringing together independent, quality-focused businesses throughout San Diego. The S.L.O.B website is just starting to launch with new businesses being added as we speak. There is a very strong community focus with several excellent local merchants creating the site’s foundation. By working together to promote independent businesses, the site reminds us that it really is the local merchants, shops, restaurants, etc. that make communities thrive. There is nothing like the personal relationships we establish, the services we provide, and the amount of fun we all have working together. Here is a little sample from last week’s local broadcast introducing Joe and a couple of us local South Park businesses. Both Alchemy and South Bark Dog Wash (also featured) can be found in our list of links at right >>

We have some wonderful new teas and teaware in stock. We’ll be posting more about these in the coming days. We hope you all are well. If you’re in the neighborhood, stop on in for a taste!

Thanks so much for checking in.

- James

Jun

22

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Polaroid photo: Ian Cuevas (more here)

Chances are, if you have been in the shop during the past five months or so, you probably recognize this lovely person. Christina began working with us back in January and has been such a welcomed addition to the Halcyon Tea family. She was first introduced to tea by a college friend and become an avid tea lover when she stumbled upon our shop during a South Park Walkabout. She likes to start her mornings with our Sencha Shan Izumi and has fallen in love with our loose Pu-erhs as her afternoon drink of choice. Cloudy, Sunday morning brunches are paired with stovetop-cooked Indian Chai, and movie nights are often accompanied by a cup of Restful Calm. If you haven’t met her, come by our next 5:00 Friday and introduce yourself. Thanks so much for joining us, Christina.

Lots of new, great things in the shop! 2010 Jungpana 1st-flush Darjeeling is now in stock along with new Japanese canisters, Tokoname Kyusu, Chawan (matcha bowls), new BeeHouse items, miscellaneous accessories, and more new teas we’ll talk about in a forthcoming post. Stop on by!

Thanks so much for checking in. We appreciate your interest. More to come.

- James

Jun

19

We will be open limited hours on Sunday for any last-minute Father’s Day needs. New teaware in stock, new teas, lots of great gift ideas. Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there! Being a dad is my favorite thing in the world.

Father’s Day Hours
11 am to 2 pm

Thanks for checking in!

- James

Jun

18

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Wow, hard to believe it’s already that time of year again. This is worth coming out for. House tours and seminars, vendors, food, music…it’s a block party! We’ll be open early, starting at 10 am with tea samples at the ready. Stop on by for a cup and a chat before you check out all the great things the Old House Fair has to offer. If you want to learn more about the event, check it out here.

Lots of new teaware, new teas, and it’s Friday. You know what that means, right? Yes, we are looking forward to 5:00 Friday! If you’re local, stop on in for a taste as we continue our weekly tradition of tea and community. We hope to see you.

Enjoy your Friday evening, and thanks so much for checking in. More good stuff coming soon!

- James

Jun

10

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I just wanted to share these snaps from a wonderful little book that was given to us by a new customer of ours. I was honored to receive it and have loved sharing this little token with other customers. The book is traditionally bound and opens into an accordion fold with wooden front and back covers. Just a humble little treasure with beautiful illustrations depicting the step-by-step process of crafting Chinese tea. If you’re at the shop, be sure to have a look!

More new teas on the way. We are waiting for 2010 sencha along with an additional first-flush Darjeeling. We are re-stocking the Competition Tikuanyin as it has nearly sold out. There is just a small amount left!

Don’t forget to join us for 5:00 Friday tomorrow. This continues to be a lot of fun, and it’s something we always look forward to.

As always, thanks so much for checking in.

- James

Jun

3

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We’re on Facebook! This is a really great way to check out quick updates on all things Halcyon Tea. You can click here to check out our page. If you’re more of a Twitter person, we are there too.

The new teas have been moving quickly!  If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, be sure to stop by and see what’s happening. We will continue to add a few new selections. Among other things, we are really looking forward to 2nd-flush Darjeelings, which are being harvested as we speak. Stay tuned to see what we’ll be bringing into the shop.

We hope you all are well. It’s shaping up to be a great weekend. Thanks very much for checking in!

- James