All I can say is remember Tulip Mania?
Consumed by their passion for rare Chinese teas: A new generation of Southern California connoisseurs is emerging, seeking teas with layers of sublime taste revealed in multiple infusions. They can spend hundreds of dollars for a handful of leaves.
Photo: Tom Ivey pours tea for guests, from left, Jason Fasi, William Yardley and Louise Yang at his Echo Park home. Credit: Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times
(Source: Los Angeles Times)