Brenton Harvey, LAc, CH

Brenton Harvey, LAc, CH, and Hong Ji co-own Chinese Tea Imports., Ltd., research and educate on medicinal uses, and source and sell numerous Chinese fine teas. Brenton Harvey lives and practices in Shanghai, and travels the country exploring and purchasing teas. Hong Ji resides in Peoria, Ill., teaches tai chi and qi gong, and manages distribution.

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January 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 01)
Wu Shi Cha Ke Li: High Noon Tea
October 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
Chill Out With Ku Ding Tea
July 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 07)
How Organic is Your Tea?
April 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 04)
Discovering the Herb Du Zhong Cha
July 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 07)
Cure the Chinese New Year's Indulgence With Restorative Tea
April 2008 (Vol. 09, Issue 04)
Wuyi Mountain Photo Essay
October 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
Beat the Heat With Ju hua cha!
June 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 06)
Cha for Weight Loss
April 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 04)
Tea Art in China
December 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 12)
Ancient Cha Herbal Formulas: Enhancing the 24 Effects, Part Three
August 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 08)
Ancient Cha Herbal Formulas: Enhancing the 24 Effects, Part Two
June 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 06)
Ancient Cha Herbal Formulas: Enhancing the 24 Effects, Part One
April 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 04)
Yan Cha Use for TCM Wind Cold Damp Treatment
December 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 12)
Treating Skin/Hair Fall Dryness With Camellia Sinensis
November 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 11)
Feel Good and Stay Dry With Hua Cha This Summer!
August 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 08)
Lu Cha Use in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Green Tea Formulas to Beat the Heat
July 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 07)
"Pu Cha" Use in Traditional Chinese Medicine
April 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 04)
Cha Dao: The Way of Tea
December 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 12)
Camellia Sinensis (Cha) Use in Traditional Chinese Medicine
August 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 08)
Tea Brewing Tips
May 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 05)
Cha Dao: The Way of Tea
March 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 03)
Cha Dao: The Way of Tea
January 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 01)
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