Tea Time

I have never been much of a tea drinker. Occasionally Jeff makes us matcha in the afternoon and while at first I didn't care for it at all (tastes like grass clippings!) I have grown to enjoy the ritual of it.

Carved cup by Sarah Heimann

Since starting my wellness path I have begun to drink a cup of herbal tea in the early evening. It helps with water intake and it's healthier than having a glass of wine! I am enjoying having a variety of flavors to choose from, but I am also enjoying choosing the cup of the day. Some days I am drawn to a traditional mug with a handle, on others a cup or tea bowl.  It's been the perfect transition time between the work day and meal prep.

American Craft Week Continues - Saturday, October 15, 2016

Wood Fired Teapot by Jeff Brown

The Seagrove Potters have been celebrating American Craft Week, which is actually the first two weeks in October. This is the last weekend of events and with good weather predicted, it should be a great time to get out and explore Seagrove. Lot's of studios are offering demonstrations and workshops. We will be serving Korean, Japanese, and Chinese teas throughout the day. Guests will experience the joy of serving and drinking tea from handmade wares. Jeff has a nice selection of Asian inspired teapots and tea bowls available for purchase.

There are also some new cheese stones in the gallery.

And of course there are some nice pots with the ginkgo leaves.

Tea Time

Photo Credit: Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown never ceases to amaze me! Since returning from his most recent trip to Mungyeong S. Korea last fall, he has been working on Korean tea sets. The tray is called a tea boat and is designed to catch any tea that spills while pouring. The tea is steeped in the small teapot, then poured, and served from the katakuchi (on the left). I really like the small coasters. They are also great for serving a little hot sauce. I am not a tea drinker but I do enjoy tea ware and learning about the tea ceremonies that Asian cultures practice. I am also impressed at how Jeff can take this traditional set and incorporate his own textures and style.

Clicking on the photo will take you to Jeff's Etsy shop.

a special message

I have spent much of this week taking a break from the internet. The the craftsmen's fair has filled our days and whatever energy that was left in the evening is spent connecting with friends or crashing at our hosts home with a glass of wine and some reading.
Tonight I took a quick look through of some of the blogs I follow and noticed that Alyssa, who owns a tea shoppe in NH, did a blog post about the fair. Alyssa carried John's work in her shop.
Her post this evening made me catch my breath.

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