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In praise of shadows

Posted on Oct 30th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

As the days are getting longer, our tea classes are increasingly held in the darkness that fills the autumn evenings. At the Ryokusuido Tea Room, there is only a single light with a low wattage... More »

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Elusive scents, the way of koh

Posted on Oct 16th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

I had an opportunity earlier this week to attend a lecture and demonstration on Kodo, the way of incense. Kodo is a traditional Japanese art, a ritual that is meditative in nature, but unlike chado,... More »

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The rising moon

Posted on Sep 17th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

September is the month for moon viewing and this month in Portland we have had a spectacular full moon, perfect for moon viewing. This year I was fortunate to be part of the Portland Japanse... More »

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A rich and generous spirit

Posted on Sep 7th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

I just had a lovely visit from Alexandria Dewey. She is the daughter of one of my first tea students in Portland, Debra Furrer. Recently I found out that Debra had passed away from breast... More »

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What’s in the package?

Posted on Aug 28th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

The Japanese are famous for packaging.  Gifts are exquisitely wrapped; even candies come in unique and intriguing packages.  From simple paper wrappings to elaborate cloth bags and wooden boxes, this packaging may seem redundant.  But... More »

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Japanese words for the tea room – Haiken

Posted on Aug 19th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Japanesewords for the tea room – Haiken At the appropriate time (when the lid is placed on the cold water jar), the first guest will ask the host to examine and appreciate the utensils used... More »

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Putting it into practice

Posted on Aug 9th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Every week we go to okeiko to practice the procedures for making tea. Inside the tea room there are rules and etiquette to guide us in the proper behavior for both the guest and the... More »

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Chashaku, the tea scoop

Posted on Jul 27th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

One of the humblest tea utensils is the bamboo tea scoop. Historically, tea scoops were made of wood or ivory, but Rikyu began to make tea scoops from bamboo in the wabi cha aesthetic. The... More »

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Aisatsu -- show some respect

Posted on Apr 17th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Aisatsu is the formal greetings before and at the end of class. In the beginning we place the fan in front of us and we ask our sensei to teach us and have a care... More »

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Making a good bowl of matcha tea

Posted on Apr 12th, 2008 by margie : Tea Ceremony Instructor margie

Matcha tea is the powdered green tea used in the Japanese tea ceremony but more people are beginning to drink matcha.  Starbucks has a drink called a matcha latte (sorry, I did not finish mine,... More »

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