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More than 130 articles showcasing visual arts, design, and aesthetics of tea

Cleaning Teaware:  the Tea Master”Bathing the Immortals”

Cleaning Teaware: the Tea Master”Bathing the Immortals”

You can tell a lot about artisans by how they care for their tools. The same can be said of a musician and her instruments, or a chef and his knives. Just as a master of any skill or craft can be distinguished from an amateur by that singular, effortless grace known to the Chinese as gong fu,

Tea Leaf Art

Tea Leaf Art

What can be done with used tea leaves? One possibility is to convert the leaves into works of art.

Tea Crossword Puzzle; All Things Tea

Tea Crossword Puzzle; All Things Tea

So, if you want to feel calmer, grab a cup of tea and work this “All Tea Things” crossword puzzle. Solving crossword puzzles is like mental yoga- both challenging and relaxing at the same time. Plus, it’s fun!

Tea in the Galaxy

Tea in the Galaxy

With the wealth of valuable knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years, we feel that some previous posts are worth sharing again. Thus, Fridays are...

What My Tea Says To Me: Love

What My Tea Says To Me: Love

        Does the garden of your mind have rich soil? What thought seeds do you scatter to and fro?         Consciousness flows from mind to heart...

A Little Cup

A Little Cup

A little cup,steaming heart,opens like a flower.Breath of life,the aroma of time,sensation of warmth,bliss of beginning. A little cup,kisses the...

Cumbersome Tea Wares

Cumbersome Tea Wares

Could you name another ceramic-producing region in China, other than JiangXi Province’s "Porcelain Capital” JingDeZhen (景德鎭)? I could not - until...

A Holiday Gift From T Ching

A Holiday Gift From T Ching

Enjoy a “cuppa” with Santa to relax and unwind for the rest of the holiday season!Right-click and choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As” to...