Tea Gung - the spiritual use of tea
Originally tea was used for the cultivation of energy or chi when the monks were spending many hours in meditation, in practice and working on the land. They used the tea to balance their energy levels, gathering it with great reverence and mindfulness because they knew that it contained within it all that they needed to sustain their aspirations for great insight and understanding...
Tea Gung
The habit of drinking 'All The Tea In China' alongside any self development practice to allow the oversoul of the tea to support and help regulate your practice.
Tea Alchemy
The practice of sitting with the different teas and allowing their unique consciousness to merge with yours in a way that brings about beneficial effects.
A message from the Tea'cher
'I have come to share with you the secrets of my wisdom. I have been used with reverence for hundreds of thousands of years but the deeper wisdoms of mankind's relationships with me have been forgotten. As mankind has ceased to see itself as part of all, it has become separate from the wisdom of all plants and I am no exception...
HArmonise the
Mind
Chinese tea has large amounts of a unique amino acid called L-theanine, which when combined with the natural caffeine content of the teas puts you in a state of calm wakefulness which is perfectly aligned with meditation mind mindful practice.
Protect the
Body
Chinese Tea offers various health benefits, primarily due to its high antioxidant content, which helps combat free radicals and reduces the risk of chronic illnesses. Other advantages include supporting immune system function, aiding digestion, enhancing brain function and memory, promoting relaxation, and contributing to better bone health.
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Tea Alchemy
The practice of sitting with the different teas and allowing their unique...