tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post3959485994657480604..comments2024-03-20T16:34:04.414-04:00Comments on Alex Zorach's Tea Blog: Tea Bags - Spiritually Disconnecting You From Your TeaAlex Zorachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-54517035207813159342010-11-05T17:28:23.598-04:002010-11-05T17:28:23.598-04:00I'm with you on this. I was lucky enough to g...I'm with you on this. I was lucky enough to grow up on a farm and most of our food and drink came from it. So many times I miss that connection, but I think I will go and play with some tea and remind myself of it. I think I have mentioned, at least in my blog, how some teas just beg you to run them through your fingers. I especially like to do that with a dragonwell, it feels like silk.<br />When I am in the garden, I hate to wear gloves, unless there's something nasty I need protection for. I like the feeling of dirt and plants. I like to pet my critters and feel their muscles and soft spots, to see how each is put together differently. <br />I personally don't feel much spirituality in tea, but I understand it. i do, however, appreciate the time to sit and enjoy and learn that comes with many of them.Marlenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075020988377774265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-21687661493321631732010-11-04T14:18:47.380-04:002010-11-04T14:18:47.380-04:00Thanks; I'm glad I am sparking some reflection...Thanks; I'm glad I am sparking some reflection here! And I just discovered your tea blog, by the way, so thank you for posting!Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-48723881669200125022010-11-04T14:10:30.642-04:002010-11-04T14:10:30.642-04:00I really enjoyed reading your post for it got me t...I really enjoyed reading your post for it got me thinking about my own spiritual connection with food, or lack thereof. I've just begun to explore the tea and spirituality connection, and your post has encouraged me to look at everything I consume from a different perspective. Next time I sit down for a meal, I'll be thinking about this post!A Girl With Teahttp://agirlwithtea.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-25184692145432168212010-11-04T14:07:52.580-04:002010-11-04T14:07:52.580-04:00Most of the time I use a Finum Basket Infuser, whi...Most of the time I use a Finum Basket Infuser, which I bought from Upton Tea Imports; I also sometimes brew tea loose in a mug with no filter, and also often use a ceramic teapot with a built-in ceramic strainer (both of these work better for whole-leaf teas). Rarely I use a tea ball.<br /><br />I have compiled a lot of information on RateTea.net's page on <a href="http://ratetea.net/topic/brewing-tea/6/" rel="nofollow">brewing tea</a>--you might find that useful!Alex Zorachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335878680429494039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8825055425170299721.post-69514873437738650992010-11-04T13:42:52.147-04:002010-11-04T13:42:52.147-04:00How do you brew your loose tea?How do you brew your loose tea?dylanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492182534749384329noreply@blogger.com