Dragon Vein
The calligraphy on this reads: “The Essence of Tea is Qi.” This reminds us that tea is not “stuff,” but rather a flow of energy—the movement of sun and rain, sprouting and growing, life and death. Tea is a leaf, a liquor, a practice and our bodies. This flow and movement is natural. Dragon Veins connect Heaven and Earth, as do humans and tea. This stroke was painted in one breath, leaving natural rips in the ink, and strokes of the brush. The tea sits alongside the spiritual veins of the Earth, inviting us to join. This piece is painted on handmade paper with ink and pigments that were stone ground and mixed with puerh tea liquor.
The calligraphy on this reads: “The Essence of Tea is Qi.” This reminds us that tea is not “stuff,” but rather a flow of energy—the movement of sun and rain, sprouting and growing, life and death. Tea is a leaf, a liquor, a practice and our bodies. This flow and movement is natural. Dragon Veins connect Heaven and Earth, as do humans and tea. This stroke was painted in one breath, leaving natural rips in the ink, and strokes of the brush. The tea sits alongside the spiritual veins of the Earth, inviting us to join. This piece is painted on handmade paper with ink and pigments that were stone ground and mixed with puerh tea liquor.
The calligraphy on this reads: “The Essence of Tea is Qi.” This reminds us that tea is not “stuff,” but rather a flow of energy—the movement of sun and rain, sprouting and growing, life and death. Tea is a leaf, a liquor, a practice and our bodies. This flow and movement is natural. Dragon Veins connect Heaven and Earth, as do humans and tea. This stroke was painted in one breath, leaving natural rips in the ink, and strokes of the brush. The tea sits alongside the spiritual veins of the Earth, inviting us to join. This piece is painted on handmade paper with ink and pigments that were stone ground and mixed with puerh tea liquor.