January 29th is the beginning of the Chinese New Year. The New Year always begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice and continues until the moon is full, about 15 days. This is the year 4704, the Year of the Dog. Legend has it that…

My name is Beth Johnston, the owner of Teas Etc, I have been in the business for nearly 8 years, and I work directly with many of the gardens in China, India, Japan, and other countries to import high quality teas. Whether you are just beginning…