A few days ago in Long Beach, an interesting and, perhaps, unusual combined tasting took place at the World Tea Expo. Entitled “The Leaf and the Grain”, Kevin Gascoyne of Camellia Sinensis led attendees in a tasting of teas and...
Yesterday, a panel discussion was held for tea bloggers at the World Tea Expo. The third annual Tea Bloggers Roundtable at the World Tea Expo was an opportunity to hear from and meet some tea bloggers. Moderated by Gary Robson,...
Returning again for morning teas at the World Tea Expo currently taking place in Long Beach, I was able to try nearly a dozen of teas during the morning “Daily Tea” opportunity, wherein a few vendors were able to set...
In the lobby at the Long Beach Convention Center this morning, there were three tables set-up for tastings of teas at the World Tea Expo. So, I obliged by tasting a dozen different teas to begin my tea education. I...
This week, a huge event for the tea industry will be coming to Southern California. Taking place in Long Beach for the second year in a row, the World Tea Expo will be taking place at the Long Beach Convention...
Last month, a scholar spoke in Long Beach about Jews and booze in Poland. As part of the Jewish Studies Program at California State University, Long Beach’s monthly speaker series, Dr. Glenn Dynner spoke on “Jews, Liquor & Life in...
Last month, a panel convened to discuss the central question of “What is a Holocaust Memorial?” in Southern California. Taking place on March 24th as part of the 2015 Conney Conference on Jewish Arts at the University of Southern California,...
Last night, I had the opportunity to check out San Pedro Brewing Company. Located in downtown San Pedro, San Pedro Brewing Company is currently the only brewery in San Pedro (although that will change once Brouwerij West opens up) and...
Earlier this spring, I had the pleasure of attending the final day of this year’s US Coffee Championships, which took place in Long Beach. Having attended on both the first day of the competition, as well as the second day...
Helpful advice regarding travelling is always welcome, especially for attendees of a travel show. At this year’s Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, which took place at the Long Beach Convention Center, Angel Castellanos of Angel’s Travel Lounge led an...
