Tea – An Introduction

Tea – An Introduction

As I was surfing the internet one day, I came across a tea sommelier program offered by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada. Curious to discover what tea was all about, I registered for their introductory course without any real expectations of what I would see,...
The challenges of sober dating

The challenges of sober dating

Are you sober and wondering about the challenges of dating in a world where alcohol is often seen as a social lubricant and a central part of socializing? You’re not alone – sober dating can definitely be a bit of a minefield, but it’s totally doable. In this post,...
Water Temperature For All Types Of Teas

Water Temperature For All Types Of Teas

There are some variables that need to be taken into account when brewing a cup of tea. This blog will talk about water temperature. People normally prepare their tea by pouring boiling water over their tea bag before adding sugar and milk to it. Although this might...
Circularity at Heartwood

Circularity at Heartwood

One of the Principles for Ecological Leadership that we explore in our retreats is Resource Cycling. In a healthy ecosystem, nothing is ever wasted – the output of one system or process is input to another. In the microcosm, things are constantly being born and...