It happened on Saturday . . .

First, there was a bit of tea poetry on the radio.

I was driving to Sacramento, CA yesterday listening to NPR Saturday morning talk radio. There was a short intro to an upcoming story that I wish I could have recorded. Alas. This was not one of their recorded MP3 files.

The radio host asked the question, “Have there been… read more...

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Because there is a natural storytelling urge and ability in all human beings, even just a little nurturing of this impulse can bring about astonishing and delightful results.   -Nancy Mellon, The Art of Storytelling
Another art in the world of tea is the art of telling a story. From the 5000 years of history to the unique inspiration of every tea business owner, our stories are powerful tools of the… read more...

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Tea is finding a voice in a very contemporary art form.

This post is a slight deviation from my original question: What is it about tea that has inspired artists for thousands of years?  I’ve spent hours viewing some extremely contemporary tea inspired art and the motivation is totally transparent.

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My underlying question for these blog postings - “What is it about tea that inspires art?” - is also played out in theatrical offerings. We have dramatic writers creating humorous melodramas for tearoom entertainment as well as some very serious dramatic plays incorporating tea themes. In each of these venues it is the experience of tea that takes center stage. While the leaf, our beloved Camellia sinensis has yet… read more...

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