Take time to think: it is the source of strength.Our first matter of the heart was “Take Time for Repose”; the second was “Take Time to Read.” After a deep healing breath, a cup of tea, and a good book . . . thinking is the best way to travel! … Continue reading
The Freer Gallery is the home of the Asian art museum arm of the Smithsonian Institute, in Washington, D.C. They recently had an exhibit titled “Tea for Everyone: Japanese Popular Ceramics for Tea Drinking.” The goal of this exhibit has been to put a different face on the ceramic art … Continue reading
Eighth in a series on teas from China.Oolong (semi-fermented) and black (fermented) teas are a fairly recent development in China, if anything there may be called recent. What distinguishes teas of this type from green or white (unfermented) teas is “fermentation,” though this is the wrong word for what should … Continue reading
Tea has been a staple in the culture of England. Unfortunately their habit of brewing low quality bagged tea, which necessitated the inclusion of milk and sugar, prevented them of garnering the optimal health benefits from this interesting brew. I was very impressed when I read about a young Brit … Continue reading
“I want a pink mint!” Diana picked up the tin of SenCha Lychee mints, “Can I have one? I LOVE pink.” At my nod, she took one of the small, leaf-shaped mints from the round tin.“No kidding?” Phillip reached for the tin and rolled his eyes at Diana, who was … Continue reading
Take time to read: It is the foundation of wisdom. The Chinese character for this Matter of the Heart connects the symbol for union with the symbol for the past. When the past is unified with the presence in the heart/mind, the correct state for reading and studying is achieved. … Continue reading