I <3 Google

I randomly clicked on a Google ad and found a website with a lovely introduction to Tea. Enjoy.

http://www.hibiki-an.com/readings/japanese-tea-ceremony.html

Don't be gone so long next time

Long-time Tea Friends Becky and David have returned to the West Coast after a seven year quest to obtain the Holy Grail of Higher Education, first in New Mexico, then in Arkansas. Becky just earned a PhD in public health education and has accepted an associate professorship at a university in Washington. They were passing through town on their way to their new home in Washington.

David began studying Tea with Harvey in the ’80s, but has not practiced in years. He was able to make a bowl of tea with coaching from Kristin (above). His knees weren't up to it so Kristin and Harvey finished making tea for Laura, Becky, Pia and Holly. More photos in the photo album.

Lazy Tea Practice in the Kitchen

This week's practice was at the kitchen counter.

Kind of awkward for whisking the tea, but we were all feeling a little bit lazy. Blame it on summer. At least we enjoyed sweets and tea, and Pia remembered how much she'd forgotten about making tea. Some more photos are in the Photo Album.

Two weeks ago we practiced with the ladle.

New Tea Tales

Shuai Chen's latest installment of Tea Tales in the Times-Standard, "The Covered Bowl Has A Long History":

There are a total of 25 Chinese tea wares, according to Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty, who is the author of the “Book of Tea” and a recognized “Sage of Tea.”

All tea wares can be divided into several categories, including bowls, cups, pots and so on. Choosing the suitable wares for a tea ceremony, be it formal or informal, is based on personal choices and customs, certain conditions and even one's aesthetic standards....

Click here to read on.

TEA TALES: Treasured tea started as a dream

Shuai's latest article on the Chinese Tea Ceremony published by the Times-Standard "Tea Tales: Treasured tea started as a dream."

According to legend, during the Qing Dynasty around the year of 1725, there was a tea farmer, Wei Yin, in Anxi County who was very diligent about growing a tea bush. Wei Yin also believed in Guanyin, which is a Bodhisattva in Buddhism. He showed his devotion by enshrining a statue of Guanyin at home…

Tea Harvest begins!

Kumi sent this: "The tea harvest season began in Japan! This picture is from Asahi Newspaper in Osaka, Japan."

Thanks, Kumi!

Tea Tales by Shuai Chen

This is the first of what promises to be several articles by Shuai Chen, Chinese tea practitioner, HSU finance student and tea friend. Shuai joined us for Cha-no-yu recently.

http://www.times-standard.com/lifestyle/ci_9103812