Tea Moments With Kevin

This piece of bamboo, in fact, is an extraordinary work of art. To many, it might seem like an ordinary bamboo fragment, easily overlooked or casually discarded. I was almost one of those people. Three years ago, I acquired this bamboo piece from a bamboo craft merchant. When I opened the package it arrived in, I felt a sense of disdain for it, almost discarding it into the trash or using it as fuel. However, a chance discovery revealed that one segment of the bamboo was turning dark. Intrigued, I decided to polish it a bit. To my amazement, the bamboo unveiled a captivating hue of brown and yellow patterns, completely overturning my initial impression. Its texture exuded warmth, and over time, with my daily use and contemplation, it gradually took on the reddish hue that only aged bamboo possesses. The patterns on the bamboo also began to unfold like the crackling glaze on porcelain. This magical transformation unfolded quietly as time passed by. When you love an object, it seems to r...

Kintsugi, also known as Kintsukuroi, is a unique and exquisite art form that goes beyond simple restoration; it embodies a philosophical perspective. Rooted in the rich cultural soil of Japan, Kintsugi involves repairing damaged pottery using various types of lacquer, such as raw lacquer, black lacquer, and Benpi lacquer, mixed with gold powder, silver powder, or platinum powder. Unlike conventional repair techniques, Kintsugi celebrates the history of an object by embracing its flaws, rather than concealing them. The process of Kintsugi is a ritualistic and respectful one, where artisans meticulously handle every imperfection, as if revealing the vessel's historical memory. Each patch and each thread of gold become an indelible mark of the pottery's life journey, breathing new life into them. These objects no longer remain inanimate artifacts but transform into vessels with captivating stories to tell. The philosophy of Kintsugi harmonizes with the Japanese aesthetic of "...

The life of a tea lover could be a simple way. Have a cup of tea is the most important thing of the day.  And they spend a lot of time in the tea room even just the tea table a day. Therefore, we have a hot pot party in the tea room. and enjoying the time with the stove and casseroles cooking the foods. Make some sources, and you would feel joyful about food and guoqi( kind of hot foods). And feeling happy with sharing with friends. The most important during the party is sharing with friends, but not the foods and use what kinds of dinnerware. Even ancient ware, and it may not a complete fine conditional.   That's a moment of a tea lover from China. How about you?