Speaker Series: Tea Here Now – The Tea Lifestyle
For our September speaker series, we have the honor of having a friend and fellow tea fanatic speak on the “Tea Lifestyle.” Donna Fellman (no relation other than through tea) was one of the first people to introduce me to the world of puer tea through a tasting group she used to organize in Boulder. And of course, her book Tea Here Now is, in my opinion, required reading for anyone seriously interested in tea. Donna will have copies of her book available for sale at the talk and she will be signing books for anyone interested.
Tea is more than just a beverage. It is an experience and can become a way of life. Drinking a cup of tea grants us permission to slow down. Its inherent qualities keep us alert in mind and yet relaxed in body. Holding a cup of tea we feel its warmth in our hands. It nourishes us in so many ways. Join us in the experience of tea as we explore how the wisdom of tea can enhance our lives.
Donna Fellman – Having traveled to the tea plantations of India and Taiwan, studied Chanoyu in Kyoto and at home, and managed teahouses in Seattle and Boulder, Donna does more than drink tea — she lives it. She has also co-authored Tea Here Now (Inner Ocean Publishing 2005) which explores tea as a life style and a contemplative practice. She is director of the Tea Education Alliance and creates certification programs for tea professionals through the Specialty Tea Institute, the educational arm of the tea industry’s trade association.
Donna’s talk will take place on Wednesday, September 30th, at 7:00 p.m. As with most of our speaker series events, this will be a free talk. Come early to get a good seat and order a pot of tea.
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