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Friday, November 3, 2023

Traveling with Tea

 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.



 For these outdoor teatimes I keep this small table and a folding stool in my car as I no longer like sitting on the ground.

 If I am traveling by car and have the room I sometimes carry a basket for English style tea times, a few small cups and tea, plus small snack.



 

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.

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.

Both travel sets ready to go.


 Having tea with my travel set in the garden of the inn we stayed at in Victoria, BC, recently.

 
I have three different sizes of thermos's to choose from depending on how much tea I think I might need. Hot water can be found most places. The Keep Calm is my smallest just for me, the red thermos is a medium size for some sharing, and the largest silver pitcher is enough for several people.
 
Do you travel with tea? Maybe you just carry a few teabags with you, which definitely works too.
 
Happy Weekend, dear friends!
Enjoy traveling with tea.
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5 comments:

  1. KitKatNovember 3, 2023 at 3:40 PM

    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.

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  2. Terra November 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM

    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.

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  3. Linda PNovember 4, 2023 at 5:29 AM

    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.

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  4. JeanieNovember 4, 2023 at 5:45 AM

    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.

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  5. Red Rose AlleyNovember 5, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    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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