World Tea Tours

24/12/2024

03/12/2024

Tortuga!!

Guillermo la Tortuga is a timeless, legendary hero from the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. As told by the celebrated yet enigmatic author Roberto de la Playa, follow the exploits and adventures of the handsome, courageous, honorable, compassionate and humble caballero. Whether b...

06/11/2024

This children's book about a hero sea turtle fondly called Tortuga by the local people is full of watercolor art and would make a great Christmas or holiday gift. ⁠
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Find it in my By Ramona Art Shop at this direct link.⁠
https://www.artbyramona.com/artshop/p/the-original-and-truthful-legend-of-guillermo-la-tortuga
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30/10/2024

A great event for tea and ITCC. Lots of interest in teas from around the world.

26/10/2024

Are you looking for a new gift idea for a stocking stuffer or a birthday? Tortuga! is a fun story about a hero sea turtle. The watercolor art fits with the Tortuga's watery home.

Here is the link to Tortuga!
https://www.artbyramona.com/artshop/p/the-original-and-truthful-legend-of-guillermo-la-tortuga

07/10/2024

Another fun time playing with Angelica and Aaron at Cafe Ole in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. Debut of my new electric, 5 string viola. I played bass, guitar, vocal, rhythm and percussion parts; even some strings parts! Thanks Julie Fournel for the photos.

07/10/2024

Now available directly from the illustrator!

A children's book featuring Guillermo la Tortuga, a timeless hero from the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Whether battling pirates or helping an amigo in need, Tortuga's bravery and wisdom saves the day. Join him on his adventures.

04/09/2024

Tortuga!

Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, and lovers of sea turtles everywhere, introducing the adventures and exploits of the legendary hero Guillermo la Tortuga. As told by the famed storyteller Roberto de la Playa. (Copies available directly from [email protected]. Also Amazon and Ingram/Spark.)

05/08/2024

How will you start your day?

17/07/2024

Example of "Creaming Down"

Tea tasting students hear about and sometimes ask what the term "Creaming Down" means in tea liquor examination. This is an Assam Orthodox BP grade, allowed to cool for 30 minutes. No milk was added. Natural change in opacity from fresh, hot liquor.

10/07/2024

What times we had!

Fushimi Inari Shrine, TeaTraining in Wazuka, Houji Cha hot pot dinner and Houji Cha Bath

04/06/2024

Driving to Darjeeling with stops at Giddapahar and Goomtee tea estates, then on to Glenburn for the night.