Recently someone asked how do I travel with tea; so I decided to share here. Actually I have gotten so used to taking tea with me that I sometime forget others might think it is complicated, but I can be ready in a flash with tea in hand and ready for an adventure.
There are many ways to travel with tea.
Grandpa Style: My "live- in gardener found when he traveled in China many just carried a jar with tea leaves in it. Then on the train or plane someone would come around with hot water in a kettle and add it to the jar. That was it, very simple. I have done that with a glass tumbler.
About 10 years ago I joined the WuWo Tea Ceremony group and once a month we meet somewhere, often outdoors, to share tea. Usually I carry my things in a basket, but many just carry their tea things in a backpack.
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If I am flying I have an "official" travel set with 4 cups; so I can share or a small set just for one person. I made a padded tote for the single set and actually sell the tote sewing pattern on etsy.com/marmaladys.
The small thermos and individual set packs quite easily.
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Here is my set with 4 cups, gaiwan and serving pitcher.
A gaiwan is the lidded cup where the tea steeps, then poured either into a serving pitcher or a cup.
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Both travel sets ready to go.
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5 comments:
Interesting info, thanks for sharing. I have a cotton tea bag holder that I use to carry my teabags. Always look forward to your blog. Blessings for what you do.
Your traveling tea sets are wonderful and how fun you meet with a group once a month. I love tea but only have it at home, always loose leaf tea. Plus I cold brew tea for ice tea, some times a mix of black tea leaves and an Earl Grey. Yummy.
It was interesting to read about your travels and the way you enjoy tea on the go. My sister-in-law appreciates it when we bring some boxes of tea leaves over to her home in Italy and then share a cup of tea together.
I don't travel with tea although sometimes with teabags. I love your keep calm thermos! It's fun to see how you incorporate this very important ritual into your life.
You are prepared to travel with tea. Traveling by car would be an easy thing to do, but traveling by plane would be tricky to bring tea goodies. I always travel light, not much room in my travel tote. Your thermos is delightful. And I like the basket, so cute. I just bought some ginger tea and am enjoying it very much.
Have a wonderful week ahead, Marilyn.
~Sheri
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