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Friday, March 4, 2011

Meeting in the Tea-cup

"When will the West understand,
or try to understand, the East?
Strangely enough, humanity has so far met in the tea-cup.
It is the only Asiatic ceremonial which
commands universal esteem."

~Okahura Kakuzo (1862-1913)
The Book of Tea

So join me in a teacup.
I just wanted to say I have noticed new followers recently.
Thanks for following along with me at Delights of the Heart.
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    All I know is I enjoy a cuppa Earl Grey on a wet cold afternoon and some Chamomile when I need to relax of an evening! {{smiles}}

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  2. Kathy WalkerMarch 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I am enjoying English Breakfast tea with a touch of honey...I have a sore throat...tea always soothes....

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  3. StephMarch 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I recently pulled out this book again. It's so full of quotes! Does your version have his bio? He was an interesting man.

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  4. LaurieMarch 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I'll join you with the usual, Earl Grey and ginger snaps! Great Sentiment Marilyn.

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  5. Travel France OnlineMarch 4, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I like the ideograms that look like a man's face on the tea-pot!

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  6. Annie JeffriesMarch 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    At long last, I am back, Marilyn. After four days in Oregon, two days at home and five days for the Arizona trip, I'm beat. New lesson - I ain't no spring chicken no more. Back to back traveling is exhausting. Your image here and the soft earth-tone colors are so calming; the fragrance of the tea steam, intoxicating.

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  7. SheilaMarch 4, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Most things can be resolved over a cup of tea.
    Have a good weekend.
    xx

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  8. bethMarch 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    happy weekend !!!

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  9. Linda JenningsMarch 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Lovely post!! I've been sipping on a cup of Harney's Paris blend.

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  10. DutchbabyMarch 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wonderful quote!

    I love love that teapot!

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  11. JeanneMarch 5, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I love your quotes I love you

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  12. MaryMarch 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Yesterday I met a dear friend for tea - she's a true tea lady and sells teas and accoutrements so knows a lot about tea and its special ceremonies, as do you. I ordered African Nectar which I found delicious and reminded me of 'bush tea' I sipped in Botswana.

    I'll be sipping good English teas (altho' of course they come from other countries) on home turf soon! Hopefully some Devon cream and scones too! guess I must get out and walk off a few pounds before then, sigh!!

    Happy weekend dear friend.

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  13. JeanieMarch 6, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    So eloquent and beautiful.

    I'm glad you have new followers, Marilyn. You deserve them!

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  14. parTea ladyMarch 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I like your photo.

    I got The Book of Tea on my Kindle for free at Amazon. It is amazing how many books you can find that cost nothing.

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  15. koraleeMarch 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Oh how I love this today. As I sip on my evening tea. xoxoxo Happy new week to you. xoxo

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  16. TracyMarch 7, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    What a great quote! And The Book of Tea should be a must-read for all. ;o) In my cup this afternoon is a calming infusion by Twining of nettle and sweet fennel... So nice to catch up with you here, Marilyn, after taking a tiny break to see to some things here at home. Happy Week ((HUGS))

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  17. Donna and Miss SpenserMarch 7, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Your new header is breathtaking! Is that a current picture of your area? We are still very gray and cold here...Your picture gives me hope!!

    Donna

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  18. Relyn LawsonMarch 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Happy spring, my friend. I've been thinking of you.

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