ABOUT THE EVENT
Drinking tea is an everyday occurrence in China and Japan. Discover how people enjoy their tea, from a simple bowl of tea to the beautiful Japanese Tea Ceremony. Learn about the Chinese tea ceremony, known as gong fu cha. There will be a tea-making demonstration, and a selection of Asian tea implements will be displayed.
Judith Krall-Russo has enjoyed a lifelong love of foods, especially embracing the rich agriculture of her home state of New Jersey. Also a tea expert and historian, she began studying the customs and traditions of this universal beverage 30 years ago and has earned certifications as a Tea Specialist by The Tea School in Pomfret, Connecticut, and The Specialty Tea Institute of New York. Krall-Russo is currently studying the Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Uresenke Chanoyo Center and gong fu Chinese tea ceremony at The Tea Gallery, both in New York City. She is a self-taught cook, supplementing her passion with classes in nutrition, ethnic and Early American cooking. She has planned menus and tea parties for various private parties and art receptions. Ms. Krall-Russo is an avid collector of tea accoutrements. Her collection includes a diverse array of English and Turkish teapots, Russian samovars, and Japanese chawans.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132.
(610)933-3013
