"Chinese Tea Ceremony" by Bryan Mulvihill of World Tea Party at The Attic, 36, Regal Building, CP > 11am-1pm on 16th November 2013

Time : 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Entry : Registration required. Payment on arrival - Rs 100/- per person. Email: info@theatticdelhi.org 

Place : The Attic, 36, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001 
Landmark : On Parliament Street close to 'The Shop' showroom & next to the 'Kwality' restaurant
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Metro : Nearest Metro Station - 'Rajiv Chowk' (Yellow Line and Blue Line)
Area : Connaught Place (CP)

Event Description : “Chinese Tea Ceremony” by Bryan Mulvihill of World Tea Party.
He will be talking about, serving and demonstrating several teas and screening images of some beautiful tea utensils.
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) was an ever green plant first cultivated in China solely as herbal medicine mostly within temples. Monks began to use tea to teach a respect for nature, humility and an overall sense of peace and calm. It is for that reason that the underlying philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism blend together through the Chinese Tea Ceremony.
The Chinese tea culture developed over 1200 years ago and was initially termed cha dao or the way of tea. It was taken by Japanese monks and refined into the exquisite tea ceremony as an important art form. In China it continued to develop as an important part of the social life of China with tea houses, wedding ceremonies and family gatherings.
When selecting the right tea one has to consider its fragrance, shape and taste. The tea should have a beautiful story and name, and should be served with pure water using the correct tea utensils. There are several types of tea:
Green tea contains catechins, antioxidants that fight and may even prevent cell damage.
Oolong tea is a partially fermented tea produced through a unique process including withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting.
 Black tea is fully fermented and includes the  large-leaved Assamese plant.
Red tea is not technically a tea. It is a herb that comes from rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in South Africa. Mma Precious Ramotswe of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is constantly drinking this tea.
White tea comes from the buds and leaves of the plant which are allowed to wither in natural sunlight before being lightly processed to prevent oxidation. The colour of the beverage is pale yellow.
Yellow tea - usually implies a special tea processed similarly to green tea, but with a slower drying phase, where the damp tea leaves are allowed to sit and yellow
Puerh – a double fermented dark tea produced in Yunnan province. The tea leaves undergo microbial fermentation and oxidation after they are dried and rolled.[
Flower teas are actually a Tisane or herbal tea. It is any non-caffeinated beverage made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. Hibiscus and chrysanthemum are typical flower teas.

Bryan Mulvihill is the founder of WORLD TEA PARTY, an organization promoting dialogue among people and cultures around the world a myriad of activities that range from the simple gathering of few people sharing a brief moment in time, to months long extravaganzas including exhibitions, concerts, conferences, poetry readings and multicultural events involving dozens of organizations, hundreds of artists, thousands works of art and infinite cups of tea…

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