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.