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November Tea Events at UCLA Fowler Museum

November 6, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

The Steeped in History: The Art of Tea Exhibit at UCLA’s Fowler Museum is winding to a close; but during its last month here are some great events to celebrate the art of tea [...]

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Japanese Tea Ceremony Accessories

September 19, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast 1 Comment

fukisa cloth

Want to experiment and hold a Japanese Tea Ceremony at home? Here are some tools and accessories to get you started [...]

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Experience the Joys of Tea through Art at UCLA Fowler Museum

August 14, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

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An avid tea enthusiast constantly looks for ways to enjoy tea. The UCLA Fowler Museum is providing the means to experience the joys of tea through art at its Steeped in History: The Art of Tea Exhibit beginning August 16-November 29, 2009. The exhibit is presented by the Henry Luce Foundation and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf . Over the next three months, A Quiet Tea Spot will focus on exciting sections of the exhibit and highlight some of the related activities [...]

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Bodum Assam Cast Iron Tea Press

August 8, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

The BODUM Assam iron teapot is an unusual and notwithstanding effective decoration for a tea table. It combines the old Japanese tradition of enjoying tea and BODUM’s well-proven tea press [...]

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Cast Iron Tea Coasters

July 30, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

These black cast iron coasters are one of the elegant and functional finishing touches in a Japanese tea set [...]

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Teavana Lacquer Serving Tray

July 29, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

Japanese lacquer ware is famous for its aesthetic and lustrous shine. This large tray will carry your teapot along with many tea cups [...]

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Enter to Win a 2010 Toyota Prius at ITO EN Teas

July 3, 2009 By Tea Enthusiast Leave a Comment

prius

How Green is Your Tea? That’s the name of the ITO EN Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes with a Grand Prize for one lucky winner a 2010 Toyota Prius [...]

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