Mikael Zaurov at TeaMuse by Adagio Teas

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My Journey to Tea

Mikael Zaurov

From Silk Road roots in Tashkent to study abroad in India and China, my life has followed the steam of a teacup. Childhood gunpowder greens, Kerala’s hills, Chinese oolongs—each deepened my devotion. Now at Adagio, I’m thrilled to help nurture America’s emerging culture of true, quality tea.

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The Way of Tea

Mikael Zaurov

Zhao Zhou’s koan pours Buddha into a humble cup: “Drink some tea!” Tea, rooted in Chan and Zen, is meditation in action—present, simple, unfussy. Beyond health, each sip invites awareness of warmth, fragrance, sound, and taste. Through this gentle ritual, everyday life is clarified, quieted, and profoundly complete.

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