For the Future of Good Tea
For the Future of Good Tea
Good education is the basis for our civilisation to thrive. Tea is but only a small element in our daily life that gives meaning to humanity. It is only with the civility brought about by the basis of education that the materials and activities of tea can sustain and prosper. Here is to all the women whose hard work and dedication make our civilisation shines. Let’s not forget the mothers and sisters, educated or nearly educated, whose indispensable roles have made tea as it is today, and their contribution that will continue to make the world a better place, for both themselves and the heritage of tea.
Photo of a small party of school girls in Chaozhou, the most thriving community in terms of tea consumption and production in China. Taken by Sam Wong, who travelled with me as my photographer in 1999.
This poster is made on March 8, 2016, for International Women’s Day
Gratitude my dear friend is one of the major keys to ensuring the good in the world keeps developing and growing. Before each cup of tea, be thankful for the past growers and farmers who worked the fields constantly to produce this tea for my consumption. And in gratitude put the energy and nutrition that they put into the tea, back into the world as my creative endeavours.