Ritual, as defined by Webster’s, is an activity that is done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol: 1: of or relating to rites or a ritual:ceremonial ritual dance, 2: according to religious law, or purity, 3: done in accordance with social custom or normal protocol. We have many rituals that … Continue reading
Freelance contribution by: Lucy Wyndham Creative pursuits are as hot as freshly-made tea right now: Nearly two-thirds of American households participate in at least one creative hobby, and 45% are involved in five or more. Hobbies such as these are great for rebalancing mental health and bringing people together, so why … Continue reading
Continued From A Glimpse Into the Tea Ceremony: Chaji – Part 1 The Teahouse When you arrive, a “dewy path” leads to the teahouse or home, even if it looks like water splashed on the pavement: Which it is. This wet path is often a sign of welcome in Japan … Continue reading
To conclude this tea ceremony series (see A Glimpse Into the Tea Ceremony and A Glimpse Into the Tea Ceremony: Chakai Versus Chaji – Part 1), we will look at the formal setting and the sitting. Most of what is written about the tea ceremony is done in a serious … Continue reading
Yes, I’m still into the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, but it seems I am not the only one! I just found it infused in alcohol as Empress 1908 Original Indigo Gin – I’m enjoying it right this minute – so I’m hoping to get through this post only minimally affected. … Continue reading
This post was the first in a series of posts about tea art, tea ceremony, and chado. Introduction When most practitioners think about tea culture, they think about the word “Cha Dao (茶道).” More specifically, when they think about tea culture pertaining to particular countries, they think of Chinese “tea … Continue reading