tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16115542.post2530760074964036358..comments2024-03-16T11:51:28.412-04:00Comments on CHA DAO: Hastening Death: A Biased Account of Tea as Medicine in Europe, 1607-1657coraxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03645573592247798140noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16115542.post-25293265913037578452010-10-10T18:47:45.688-04:002010-10-10T18:47:45.688-04:00Rebekah,
I am glad that you enjoyed the essay. T...Rebekah,<br /><br />I am glad that you enjoyed the essay. The writing was a chance to delve into the Western side of tea, something I never thought to doing. But after reading the fascinating accounts written by the early European tea drinkers, it became a nice respite from my work on the Chajing.<br /><br />I find that the Dutch history is especially interesting, although the Jesuit story of Japanese tea is also a must read.<br /><br />Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16115542.post-19827015354550317382010-10-10T12:34:51.106-04:002010-10-10T12:34:51.106-04:00It is a pleasure to see these early reactions to t...It is a pleasure to see these early reactions to tea in the West and to be reminded of how strongly subcultures of knowledge reign in their time and place. What a fitting tribute for Corax, to whom we owe so much. Many thanks for this excellent article!Rebekahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16115542.post-58835325618616521082010-10-10T05:49:38.580-04:002010-10-10T05:49:38.580-04:00Grasshopper,
Thank you very much for your kind wo...Grasshopper,<br /><br />Thank you very much for your kind words and support. It is my distinct pleasure to mark the fifth anniversary of CHA DAO and to honor Corax for his dedication to spreading knowledge of tea and tea culture. CHA DAO is a rare venue that celebrates not only the leaf but also its history. We are all richer for the Journal and for the devotion of Corax to its continuance.<br /><br />On a personal note, it is my privilege to contribute the occasional essay and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work. When I learned of the anniversary, I could not help but find a way to express my thanks to Corax and his readers.<br /><br />From one cup to another,<br /><br />Steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16115542.post-69098973155845948332010-10-06T23:37:22.627-04:002010-10-06T23:37:22.627-04:00Mr. Owyoung, This article, like all of your articl...Mr. Owyoung, This article, like all of your articles, is most excellent. Thank you for going to the effort and taking the time to write it. Your grateful fan and student, ~grasshopperUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985780506462068405noreply@blogger.com