Sunday, June 2, 2013

CD: Shincha (New Tea)

Carpe Diem #212



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tetsubin heirloom
rejoice harvest of new tea
quiet revery


ancient observance
ceremony for new tea
tetsubin awaits 


(I have a beautiful cast iron deep aqua tetsubin with a dragonfly design. If they weren't so expensive I'd love to collect and display them. )

 

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    1. Thank you! Welcome to my blog. I think this is first time I've seen you. You write beautiful haiku.

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  2. Gorgeous imagery, gorgeous haiku.

    Try Cost Plus / World Market. They sell these beauties for about $20 whereas Tevana shops sell them for $100.

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    1. Thank you, Lolly...for comment and link!

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  3. Old ceremonies for new arrivals--I like the juxtaposition!

    Cup Holds No Tea

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  4. very zen,,,,cool image you chose...

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  5. Ritual can be so comforting! Lovely haiku!

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    1. All of us have rituals, some conscious, some unconscious, that help us get through a day.

      New Tea, Old Cup

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  6. How nice to be in with an ancient ritual! It can be an education! Nicely Maggie!

    Hank

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  7. We drink mate (pronounced mah-tay) here in Bend ... very soothing.

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog ... I didn't know the elderly woman who was so horrifically abused, but it did happen in Oregon ~

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    1. That would outrage me too hearing or reading about it. Thank you for your visit!

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  8. What a wonderful haiku you share here Maggie. I am glad that you enjoy haiku so much.

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  9. new tea
    in old cups
    giving comfort

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  10. New tea should have the best of welcomes. Like that.

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  11. Thank you all for visiting and comments. I've never used the tetsubin although it is usable. It's for serving tea rather than making it. But I love the ritual of sipping tea for comfort or relaxing while watching beauty. Love that new "white tea" which is the new/early tea buds.

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