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Wu Wo Tea Ceremony
Sunday, September 06, 2015, 12:00pm - 02:00pm
Want to be part of a communi-Tea Ceremony? Discover Teas is hosting its 4th annual Wu Wo Tea Ceremony Sunday, September 6th at noon. This free ceremony is interactive and focuses on creating a space of selflessness, peace, and sharing (and, of course, enjoying really good tea). We invite you to join in and serve your favorite tea or simply participate as an observer. All are welcome!
Although there are guidelines, a Wu Wo Tea Ceremony is less formal. Each event tends to take on its own form as people commune in sharing tea. Read on for more details in participation.
The Way of Wu Wo
*All is conducted in silence
1. For those brewing and sharing their tea, participants sit on the floor in a circle; seating is randomly assigned. For those observing, they create a larger circle surrounding those set up to brew.
2. Brewers create their own space by setting up a tray, a small tea pot, small tasting cups, a thermos if possible, and chosen tea.
3. At the designated time, each participant brews his/her tea and pours a small amount into 4 cups.
4. The participant stands up and using his tray serves 3 cups of tea, one to each person to his/her left. The 4th cup is kept for self-enjoyment.
5. He/she then returns to her seat and finds three new cups of tea waiting - served from the participants seated to his right.
All taste one another's tea.
6. The participants brew their tea again, pour it into 4 small paper cups and offer the tea to four different participants—those that haven't been served yet—standing behind them.
7. Repeat until all participants are served, then repeat until all spectators are served.
From the Blog: Owner Chris Farishon shares her moving experience of attending a Wu Wo Tea Ceremony at the World Tea Expo.
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