Introduction: Following on from last week’s post on the blurred line between busyness and productivity, and as promised, this week I’ll be following up with the priority quadrant that a friend recently drew my attention to. Granted, this concept may not be new to you but perhaps I’ll able to shed some light, from another angle on it today. Perhaps you’ve already heard about this concept, or you’ve chosen to, at times to set your priorities in accordance to  Quote: “You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage, pleasantly smilingly, unapologetically, to say ‘no ..read more

Is your schedule booked solid? Booked and busy! The aspirational goal of the small business owner, entrepreneur in the making, artist or freelance creative. The days of a fully booked out calendar, weeks in advance is a reality many dream of, especially as this is applauded in our hustle-driven society. But what happens when the lines between being busy and productive begin to merge? Don’t get me wrong, being productive and purposeful in your work ethic doesn’t go amiss. However, caution is needed, as busyness can very quickly become the bane of one’s existence. I need not go on much longer s ..read more

If you’ve followed along with this series for the past couple of weeks (okay, it’s been months, longer than anticipated but i promise to do better next time), then props to you! And chances are, you probably don’t remember me mentioning the tapering method of quitting coffee, but not to worry as I’ve linked it here. Today, I’ll be sharing a breakdown guide in case you’ve chosen to taper off your caffeine cravings. And though i can’t promise that it’ll be a speedy route or journey, it is the more effective option as it still allows you to indulge, just not as aggressively, and will ultimately ..read more

As I shared in the introductory post to this series, I mentioned talking to multiple people (of varying ages and lifestyles) asking about their experience with quitting coffee, (some of whom still continue to drink the beverage following their intermittent quit). To remove a part of your daily routine that you’ve gotten so familiar with, no doubt can be a challenge, but in the long run, if reducing your caffeine intake is something you want to do, then it’s best to be know what to expect, which is why today I’ll be sharing with you the 7 most common withdrawal symptoms of quitting coffee. 7 mo ..read more

Is a life caffeine-free really a life well lived? This is the question we’ll be unpacking today and to be quite honest, I’m quite excited to share my findings with y’all. In part 1 of this series, we went over the reasons to consider quitting coffee, but today, we’re throwing it’s addictive substance into the mix. Now I know it’s easy to think as coffee and caffeine as being one in the same, which in a sense they are because caffeine is a naturally occurring substance in the beans, however the subject of living caffeine free is where the focus will be today. What does it mean to live caffeine ..read more

So I recently had the opportunity to participate in Daniel Lewis’ class titled ‘Bricks to Clicks’, where he spoke on how he moved his tea business from a brick-and-mortar store to an e-commerce store. And while I found out about this on LinkedIn, I realised that there are a few other companies and brands who are also offering free classes on this. Before the lockdown, I had a few tea events lined up which were understandably cancelled. I have, however, noticed that a number of brands have stepped up and decided to share their workshops online, and others who have innovated by providing adding ..read more

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been thinking about how broad the world of tea is,. And you may be thinking, “what’s this got to do with coffee’? Well, I’m glad you asked because i asked myself the same question. And as I started thinking about the similarities they bear, it was the fact that though they both contain caffeine, it’s how their effects and levels, differ that caught my attention. The caffeine in tea and Coffee: As a fellow tea drinker, if I’m in the mood for a calming or restful drink late in the evening, i can always reach for a chamomile (which isn’t really a tea, it’s a ti ..read more

This, is the story of Sam has been drinking coffee since she started freshman year of college, though she initially refused to join the bandwagon, the demand of deadlines caused her to give in. It’s been 5 years and though she’s finished university, the habit of coffee is one she’s not been able to leave behind. And her single cup as a energy source for pulling all-nighters has upgraded to multiple a day. Leaving her exhausted in the absenc of her daily dose(s). *FYI: Sam doesn’t actually exist, she was actually created for the purpose of this post. Perhaps your relationship with coffee starte ..read more

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my own journey into the world of tea, but that’s probably of little importance to you. However, if you clicked on this then chances are you too have been thinking about your relationship with tea, or it’s widely debated opposition counterpart – Coffee! And before we get into it, I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t know a whole lot about coffee, but what i do know, first hand, is the effect it can have on your body. Unless you’re a part of the 1% who remain unaffected by it’s caffeine levels, then this post may not be for you. But if late nights have gotten lat ..read more

Nestled in a quiet corner of Soho is the home of all things matcha – desserts, lattes, chocolate, you name it! This place is otherwise known as the Tsujiri Matcha House. *Fun fact: they’ve been around for over 160 years, passing down the business from generation to generation, and their dedication to good quality matcha remains consistent. https://www.happycow.net/reviews/tsujiri-matcha-house-london-192962#i=816570 A few Saturdays ago, at about 8:45am (yes on a saturday!) I made the 45 minute journey to Tsujiri’s (vegan) pop-up shop on Rupert Street, Soho to learn more about matcha. With this ..read more