Wednesday TeaDay 10/28/09 Passion, Hobby, Beverage, Habit?

[Janine]

PS I'm not sure where to put the following bit of news so I will add it here.

For those of you in NY/NJ region, I received this notice from Cha Ma Gu Dao teahouse in Montclair, NJ:

" The Artistry of Japanese Teaware
The work of several Japanese Master Potters will be on display at CHA MA GU DAO November 1 thru 22nd. Lovers of fine craftsmanship and simplistic elegance will enjoy the work of some of Japan's masters of clay. Handmade Tokoname teapots, Matcha bowls and tea cups. Join us on Sunday, November 1st, at 2:00 for a talk on Japan, Tea and the high art of Japanese teaware. "

[geeber1]

Wuyi oolong in my cup currently. Not bad, it's from Tao of Tea and they seem to insist on sending to me. I currently have 8oz of it.

Did they send you even MORE? Did you ever get your Neela?

[Victoria]

Wuyi oolong in my cup currently. Not bad, it's from Tao of Tea and they seem to insist on sending to me. I currently have 8oz of it.

Did they send you even MORE? Did you ever get your Neela?

Yep/Nope.
I guess I need to update the thread.
I'm just frustrated. I guess a phone call is in order.

[funkmaster nice]

I dig the tradition. It's a hobby. Helps me calm down and enjoy the simple things in life.

Cheap sencha today.

[Jack_teachat]

I guess a it's a bit of all three!

Some 2006 Xiaguan "Xiao Fa" Tuocha (ripe puerh) and O-Cha's Matcha Kiku Mukashi for me today. Might finish this evening with some Warashina asamushi sencha, again from O-Cha.

Jack

[theteascoop]

Sadly, right now I am not drinking anything. But I went to tea earlier today and had Strathmore's Signature Blend from Harney & Sons.

Tea is definitely a passion/addiction/obsession. My family and friends just shake their heads.

[RachelC]

I said "Habit" as an overall responce. However, keep in mind it is a habit because I am very "passionate" about tea and I do consider it a "hobby" discovering the new flavors of tea and of course all of the accessories.

[Dreamer]

I chose "other" meaning "yes" it is a passion-hobby-habit beverage!!!

Today's passion-hobby-habit beverages included Black Spiral at home with breakfast and in my briefcase bullet, a nice English Breakfast brewed up by my tea buddy at work, matcha this afternoon and right now some nice calming Tulsi.

Hope everyone's having a great week,
Dreamer

[tea fish]

I voted "hobby" because I'd like to keep tea relatively un-intense and relaxing but it seems to have veered closer to "passion" territory. Though presumably one can be passionate about one's hobbies. Sometimes it seems more like a lifestyle. The tea lifestyle. Yeah.

[Cinnamon Kitty]

It is a beverage. I drink it because it is wet, and most often hot and that makes me happy. Meh....who I am kidding? Passion, obsession, hobby, etc probably sums it up better. Either way, it tastes delicious.