Tea haiku
Tea and poetry have an inextricable link. The mere process of drinking a cup of tea invites quiet contemplation which, in turn, provides the proper mental terroir for self-expression, like poetry. As a result, there’s… Continue reading
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Three haiku
Three haiku inspired by a recent visit to the newly reopened Japanese Garden at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens… Continue reading
Tulsi-inspired haiku
Recently, while at a Whole Foods looking for rose hips, I discovered a sweet rose Tulsi tea. It is absolutely delicious, with a flavor that is subtle, naturally sweet, and very soothing. Through research, I was delighted to discover it also has deep religious significance in Hinduism. Known as “holy … Continue reading
Poems in a cup
Tea. Poetry. Two of my favorite things. It only makes sense that I should put them together and make it even more enjoyable. For me, that means writing poems about tea. Although not all of my tea-poetry attempts reflect well on either tea or poetry, I’m going to share them … Continue reading
Art and tea
Art. Tea. Is there a connection? Surely tea is an art, especially when one looks at the elaborate traditional tea rituals some cultures have. But can art relate to tea? Most definitely.Most people are familiar with some of the more obvious examples of tea-related art. Tea pots and cups (especially … Continue reading