January 2016

Inside the Hut

by Global Tea Hut

• In Los Angeles, there are Global Tea Hut events often. To reserve a spot, email Colin at livingteas@gmail.com. The community in LA also has a new meet up page: (www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-Tea-Ceremony-Meetup/).
• In Barcelona, Spain, Global Tea Hut member Antonio holds tea events each month at Caj Chai Teahouse. Contact him at info@cajchai.com for more info. In Madrid, Spain, Helena hosts a monthly session. Contact her at helenaharo@hotmail.com
• In Moscow, Russia, there are frequent tea events. Contact Tea Hut member Ivan at teeabai@gmail.com or Denis at chikchik25@gmail.com for details.
• In Nice, France, GTH member Sabine holds regular tea events at the Museum of Asiatic Arts. You can email her at sabine@letempsdunthe.com.
• In Melbourne, Australia, Lindsey hosts Friday night tea sessions at 7/7:30pm. Contact her at lindseylou31@gmail.com
• In Brisbane, Australia, Matty and Lesley host a monthly ceremony on the first Sunday of every month. Contact them at mattychi@gmail.com
• In Tallinn, Estonia, Chado tea shop holds events most Friday evenings at 7 PM. Contact events@firstflush.ee for more details. Contact kaarel.kilk@hotmail.com for more information.
• In Almere, The Netherlands, GTH member Jasper holds tea events every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:45 PM. Email him at hermansjasper@gmail.com.
• In England, Nick Dilks holds regular Tea events all around the UK. For more information, please contact him at livingteauk@gmail.com.
• In Finland, Ville, Tertti and Bosco hold regular tea sessions. Contact them at: ville.sorsa@helsinki.fi.
• In State College, Pennsylvania the Penn State Tea House holds biweekly tea meditations. Contact Tea Hut member Teddy Smith at txs397@psu.edu for more information.
• In South East Queensland, Australia, Connor holds regular tea ceremonies. For more information contact him at connor.goss1@gmail.com.
• In London, UK, GTH member Lera holds regular tea sessions on Tuesday evenings at 8 PM and Thursday afternoons at 1 PM, as well as other tea gatherings at various locations throughout the month. Contact her at withtlovers@gmail.com for more details.

January Affirmation

Am I resolved to grow this year?

We all need to surrender to our own process, to let go of the things that are holding us back. Am I devoted to growing and changing? Can I let go of that which does not serve my highest self?

Center News

• Before you visit, check out the center's website (www.teasagehut.org) to read about the schedule, food, what you should bring, etc. We've had a big increase in our number of guests lately, so if possible please contact us well in advance to arrange a visit.
• Our 2015 Light Meets Life cakes are all going fast, and two are already sold out, so if you want one you should order soon!
• If you haven't yet, check out the "discussion" section of our webpage. There is now a place for you to leave reviews of every month's tea, as well as your experiences with the gongfu tea tips!
• Please make some comments under the new videos and let us know what you think of the multi-media Global Tea Hut. Does it facilitate better understanding of the topics? How can we improve them or the magazine. We want to hear from you!