Journal

January 2026 Update - A Note About Matcha

January Update: Still Craft, Still Here And just like that, January is over! We're celebrating our 10th year (belated 9th-sary) this 2026, and if you've been following along, you know...

January 2026 Update - A Note About Matcha

January Update: Still Craft, Still Here And just like that, January is over! We're celebrating our 10th year (belated 9th-sary) this 2026, and if you've been following along, you know...

2026 New Year Challenges, and Updates

2026 New Year Challenges, and Updates

It is a lonely road to try and hold the fort. To scale without losing the spirit. To keep our philosophy intact while the ground shifts beneath us.

2026 New Year Challenges, and Updates

It is a lonely road to try and hold the fort. To scale without losing the spirit. To keep our philosophy intact while the ground shifts beneath us.

Clay & Chai

Clay & Chai

You’ve just experienced the slow, mindful work of pottery, and now it’s time to enjoy your creations with something warm in hand. The kit you received is our simple way...

Clay & Chai

You’ve just experienced the slow, mindful work of pottery, and now it’s time to enjoy your creations with something warm in hand. The kit you received is our simple way...

March 2024 Update

March 2024 Update

I'm experimenting with this newsletter format because it feels closer to my natural voice.

March 2024 Update

I'm experimenting with this newsletter format because it feels closer to my natural voice.

What a January! (Office Break-in, Restructuring, and more)

What a January! (Office Break-in, Restructuring...

Admittedly, these setbacks are undeniably difficult and disappointing. However, I choose to focus on the positive aspects. These obstacles strengthened the bond with my team, provided an opportunity to refine...

What a January! (Office Break-in, Restructuring...

Admittedly, these setbacks are undeniably difficult and disappointing. However, I choose to focus on the positive aspects. These obstacles strengthened the bond with my team, provided an opportunity to refine...

From 2016 to 2023: A Christmas Reflection

From 2016 to 2023: A Christmas Reflection

While we proudly pioneered artisanal masala chai concentrates in the Philippines, it's crucial to clarify that we don't claim to have invented chai or concentrate production—such a claim would be...

From 2016 to 2023: A Christmas Reflection

While we proudly pioneered artisanal masala chai concentrates in the Philippines, it's crucial to clarify that we don't claim to have invented chai or concentrate production—such a claim would be...