Tea Circle
Camellia House is now closed and we no longer offer tea circle experiences to the general public.
Create your own tea circle!
The Tea Circle is a simple and beautiful tea-tasting ritual where all are guest and also host.
Prepare a tea setting for each person (hot water pot, a tea pot, cups to share and of course tea to brews on a tray).
Prepare the tea for each other, offer each other cups of tea.
Enjoy the experience of offering tea from your heart to another.
Try not to ‘judge’ the tea’s flavours as ‘good/bad or preferred’; just take in the offering; experience the tranquility of making tea together, for each other.
In this “Tea of No Self“, originating in Taiwan over 30 years ago – there was a movement away from the rigidity, rules and strictness or form that exists in certain ‘tea ceremony’ experiences. The concept was to relax, to enjoy – and to return Tea to its origins:
The joy of preparing outstanding tea in a gorgeous, natural environment, in the company of refined guests who shared a similar heart and mind, enjoying the spirit of art and beauty.
In Tea Circles throughout Asia and the world, the focus is on:
– exquisite, highest quality, natural teas (without artificial flavours etc)
– enjoy the companionship of others desire to serve others with a calm, warm and gentle heart
– a spirit of exploration, curiosity and kindness for the tea and those who prepare it for us
Anyone can enjoy a tea circle! Make a beautiful routine of your own and share tea with your friends!
