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Yoga & Tea Gathering

Published on September 8, 2010 By TeaEscapade

Release… Connect… Renew… Finally, the long-awaited Yoga & Tea Gathering at Grace Tree Studio! Combining the ancient disciplines of yoga and chado (the way of tea), we present a truly unique opportunity to explore their convergent paths. A gentle grounding yoga practice will release stress and tension, reconnecting you with your center and focusing your [...]

Not Too Steep

Published on August 24, 2010 By TeaEscapade

By Laura Yeh http://www.stlocarina.com We’ve all done it — poured hot water over our bag or leaves of Sencha or Gunpowder, then walked away to take care of a small chore, grab the newspaper or make a quick phone call. Twenty minutes later we walk back into the kitchen and see it — remember it [...]

Yanagi Bancha Tea

Published on March 1, 2010 By TeaEscapade

I don’t think anyone is more excited than I that today is March 1st.  This winter, especially February, has been filled with record-breaking snow days, snow drifts, freezing rain, and below-freezing temperatures. While there is always the possibility of more snow, the likelihood has significantly decreased.  Not to mention, the promise of warmer days with [...]

Tea Poetry by The Minister of Leaves

Published on February 22, 2010 By TeaEscapade

A toast to the grace of the pot, ready at all time To give up its emptiness for the tea. ~The Minister of Leaves

Lavender Oolong Tea

Published on February 19, 2010 By TeaEscapade

The last two weeks I have felt physically crappy – some days better than other – but today is the worst.  I am in need of some sniffling, sneezing, aching, coughing, stuffy-head, fever, so-you-can-rest medicine!  It’s funny how, when feeling under the weather, we seek to surround ourselves with things that bring us comfort.  For [...]