Chinese Tea Ceremony at Library

Jesse Berry from Blue Lantern Tea will demonstrate a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony at the Greenville Public Library on Thursday February 6th at 6:30 p.m. He will talk about the history and culture of tea as well as the many health benefits. The ceremony consists of the preparation and serving of tea - everyone will taste a sample!

Jesse first discovered artisan quality tea through his Kung Fu practice. About 15 years ago he was looking for a martial art for his daughter and found a kwoon (school or dojo) in Eaton Ohio. He began studying Kung Fu himself and in ten years became a master or Sifu. Gung Fu Tea is part of the Kung Fu culture and he was attracted to its health benefits and philosophy.

As the study of tea was a natural addition to his interests, he began extensive research, seeking books and online information from all over the world. He also studied informally at a tea house in Columbus Ohio as well as at tea houses in China during a trip in 2008.

Blue Lantern is located at 120 West Third Street, Greenville, and is owned and operated by Jesse & wife Kim, along with the Young Forest Martial Arts Academy which is behind the tea shop. The academy teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi/Chi Gung. Jesse also edits an online publication Tea Warrior. See more info at www.bluelantern.com, www.teawarrior.com, www.youngforestmartialarts.com.

Blue Lantern carries a wide variety of teas from around the world such as Chinese and Taiwanese Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, Puer Tea, Japanese Green Tea and English Classics from India. Teas of this quality are hard to find. The tea house in Columbus is the next closest outlet.

Blue Lantern also carries tea ware, jewelry, soaps, and more. Left Jesse stands by a display of teas and other items. Come and get a “taste” of what this beautiful shop has to offer at the tea ceremony!