Hong Ji

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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October 2009 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
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June 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 06)
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April 2007 (Vol. 08, Issue 04)
Tea Art in China
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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)
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December 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 12)
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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)
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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
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