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Chinese Tea Ceremony

Peiju Liu Picard, Tea Ceremony Educatior and Owner of Formosa High Mountain Tea will be conducting the Tea Ceremony.

Space is limited, so call to reserve your spot for this unique experience.   $25 per person.

A Chinese Tea Ceremony is a sacred time for people to get together to talk and share their thoughts and feelings.   It also can be simply to relax and enjoy the tea and quiet moment.  

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The Tea ceremony is a way to slow down the fast pace of modern life, focus mental energies, relax and enjoy an ancient tradition.  There are four principles in Ch'a Tao (Way of Tea) revealed by sixteeth century tea master Lu Yu.  The four principles are harmony, respect, purity and tranquility.   They represent the highest ideals of humanity and help ones' spirital growth.  The purpose of a tea ceremony is to slow down, enjoy the present moment, and open one's heart to inspiration form art and beauty in everyday life. 

The ritual of steeping the tea in a small teapot can extract the finest flavor from high quality tea. In the Tea Ceremony, you will have time to allow your senses to fully experience the moment.   By enjoying the purity of tea's color, smelling its aroma and tasting tea from a small teacup.   After the ceremony, one can find a new peace of mind and walk into the world with peaceful thoughts and pleasant mood. 

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