A huge mango tree at the Glen Nevis, sustainable, biodiverse tea plantation in the Kandy Region, Sri Lanka. April 2026. The liver becomes more active during the springtime; it is a yin, i.e., a compact organ (zang). The liver works in tandem with the gallbladder, which is a yang, hollow organ (fu). Together they form the paired organs of the wood element, linked via the liver and gallbladder meridians, where the liver stores blood/essence, and the gallbladder distributes bile

A place to come and stay, it will imprint itself deeply on you. The awarded Aratenna Silver Tips is produced from the cultivar TRI 2043 that was developed in 1958 from open-pollinated seeds. At Glen Nevis Tea Plantation , nestled within the hills of Sri Lanka’s Kandy region and experienced through the quiet elegance of Jade Villas , you will find a living expression of terroir—a concept often reserved for wine, but just as vital, if not more so, in tea. TRI 2043 (in the middl

Tea can be more than just a drink and take us back to a place within that modern life often challenges us to connect with. When we slow down and truly engage with tea, it becomes a training ground for perception and deepened awareness. Let's explore how rushing changes taste, how stillness reveals layers, and the relationship between the palate and breath. A high-quality tea, steeped with care and attention, invites calm and focus, encouraging mindful tasting. How Rushing Cha