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I chose contemporary...but I was comparing it with the other options. The teahouse I frequent is Japanese, but not traditional. They offer a wide variety of teas from many regions around the world. But the interior reminds me of a contemporary Japanese joint.
Anyhoo, peace, love, and all that Jazz!
Who gives a (explative) about an Oxford comma?
Anyhoo, peace, love, and all that Jazz!
Who gives a (explative) about an Oxford comma?
Unfortunately, not as of yet. I've worked for newspapers for 10 years until I was laid off and have my bachelor's degree in journalism. I'm also active in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) and write historic documentation for the projects that I do. I'm trying to get my master's in museology, but my plans were pushed back a year thanks to unexpected job loss last year. I hope to attend either the University of Washington or Arizona State University (I live near ASU at the moment.)Aphroditea wrote:Okay, I have to ask - have you worked in museums before? I am earning my masters in museology now. My focus is exhibition design and education.
That would be pretty awesome! Right now, the skills I can lend are that of both a reporter and designer if you need them. Either this or being an exhibit designer (where I can integrate video, audio, elements, etc.) would be my ideal career.I have folks who want to be my tea historians. And I have folks who want to put some of their ware on loan. If I could talk Inguna into doing some design work for me on the cheap - maybe I could actually pull this off!! But, not until I officially have my degree I think - not sure any backers would be thrilled with an almost-masters degree
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While I would like to visit an authentic Japanese teahouse, tearoom, and experience traditional tea ceremony, I would also like a slightly more laid back version as well where I could experience the ambience and great sencha and just relax and enjoy.
I would also like to experience some of the others.
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I would also like to experience some of the others.
Began the TD with Sae Midori from O-Cha, most excellent. SweeTea enjoyed, while Pyrit, TEAh, Wulong, and Gandalf idled by.
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and i would be a regular or maybe work with the bookstore side of thingsAphroditea wrote:Awesome!! And I must say I would be so happy with a bookstore that had actual tea served in it!!DQBunny wrote:If you have a dream tea museum, I want to come work for you as an exhibit designer or in publications. ^_^Aphroditea wrote:On a semi-related topic, I was thinking of the tearoom that I would hope to some day house within my dream tea museum. I thought it would be neat to have it in two sections. One that was very Asian in influence and had little kimonos for the kids to dress up in. And the other would be English garden with little flower hats and little plaid jackets for the kids to put on.
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But, yes, it's the same thing for me. I'd love to own a bookstore and have a tea section in it. Just teas. They can get coffee elsewhere.
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I'd like to visit them all! But... if I could pick one type to open down the street from me, where I could visit every day, contemporary got my vote... although perhaps fusion was the more appropriate vote. I'd like a place that was cool and eclectic and comfortable and offered a wide variety of the best teas the world has to offer, prepared perfectly... and a touch of Asian influence in decor would be nice.
Who am I kidding... I'd be glad to even be able to find any kind of tea room at all in my area. In a small neighboring town where they have some artisan shops, antique shops, etc., I heard there was a tea shop opening. So I went. It was a frilly froo-froo sandwich shop. I asked what kind of tea they served, and the young lady had to run to the kitchen to check... came out and said "we have some regular tea bags and some apple-cinnamon ones!" I thanked her and left.
Living rural has its lifestyle advantages, but teahouses are not among them.
Darjeeling iced tea at the moment....
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Who am I kidding... I'd be glad to even be able to find any kind of tea room at all in my area. In a small neighboring town where they have some artisan shops, antique shops, etc., I heard there was a tea shop opening. So I went. It was a frilly froo-froo sandwich shop. I asked what kind of tea they served, and the young lady had to run to the kitchen to check... came out and said "we have some regular tea bags and some apple-cinnamon ones!" I thanked her and left.
Living rural has its lifestyle advantages, but teahouses are not among them.
Darjeeling iced tea at the moment....
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DQBunny wrote: I hope to attend either the University of Washington or Arizona State University (I live near ASU at the moment.)
That would be pretty awesome! Right now, the skills I can lend are that of both a reporter and designer if you need them. Either this or being an exhibit designer (where I can integrate video, audio, elements, etc.) would be my ideal career.
UDub was my second choice for museology programs! They really have a nice program - probably the best here in the States. And of course Seattle has a lot of great tea places. I got into my first choice which is the University of Leicester in England.
I love exhibits that include a good deal to touch, hear, see, etc! I think the museum experience should be very sensual, not walking through with your hands behind your back. So much good audio and visuals to be used in a tea museum. I also think good design for printed material is key - maybe you can do double duty
Cheers and good luck in your persuits!
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That is adorable - Children would love it - don't forget the boys - (ninja's?)Aphroditea wrote: I thought it would be neat to have it in two sections. One that was very Asian in influence and had little kimonos for the kids to dress up in. And the other would be English garden with little flower hats and little plaid jackets for the kids to put on.
I voted Moroccan/Turkish - I like mint tea in glasses with leaves and lumps of
sugar and remember the coffee/tea shops we went to - long ago.
I am drinking green tea again this morning - I did not know how much I enjoy it -
and have cut way way down on my Darjeelings and Oolongs ( of course I am out of the "good stuff" at the moment)
Have a great weekend all -
I said fusion because I like the idea of creating a tea room as a contemporary social gathering space with influences from the various tea producing regions in both the decor and functional objects like the cups and pots...the idea being to make the space comfortable and accessible to most people as a place to hang out with friends, go on dates and meet new people while at the same time being able to introduce people to proper tea brewing techniques and a wide variety of loose leaf teas.
Maybe someday I will actually build it.
I'm drinking TGFOP Bukhial Estate Assam today
Maybe someday I will actually build it.
I'm drinking TGFOP Bukhial Estate Assam today