An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony (BBC 2000)

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

An Englishman In Search of a Tea Ceremony
Andrew Jefford
2000

Andrew Jefford presents a five-part exploration of the world of tea.

1) Tea as Commodity  (17th January 2000)
Jefford examines the international tea trade - and prepares to experience his first Japanese tea ceremony.

2) What is Tea? (18th January 2000)
Andrew Jefford continues his training in the Japanese `way of tea' and examines the plant from which tea is produced.

3) Tea in History (19th January 2000)
Andrew Jefford traces the history of tea, from its legendary Chinese origins to its rise to international prominence.

4) Tea Culture  (20th January 2000)
Andrew Jefford explores the role of tea in the cultural and social life of Britain.

5) The Tea Ceremony  (21st January 2000)
Andrew Jefford experiences his first ceremony - in a council flat in south London.

An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony 1[5] - Tea as Commodity.mp3

An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony 2[5] - What is Tea.mp3

An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony 3[5] - Tea in History.mp3

[TheMadBlonde]

As the President of the Twin Cities Tea Club, I thank you! I hope we can do an evening of crafting, tea drinking, & listening to these!!! -Karen

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

I hope you enjoy them.

There's naught quite like a good cuppa.

Shall I be mother?

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

Last two parts plus the log

An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony 4[5] - Tea Culture.mp3

An Englishman in Search of a Tea Ceremony 5[5] - The Tea Ceremony.mp3

Andrew Jefford - An Englishman In Search of a Tea Ceremony - Progra...

[Riklaa]

Thanks Bob ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rick

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

You're welcome. As I said in another thread, I have a bunch of these off line. More to come.