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Tea and Tea Culture: Tip of the Iceberg

Tea and Tea Culture: Tip of the Iceberg

The importance of Communication and Terminology Rebecca Benoit Cragg © 2018 Tea flavours in your mouth. A bowl on your counter. Tea whisked under a tree. This is the tip of the iceberg. The vastness and foundation that comes from

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  • Rebecca teaches in an organized and caring way, and she inspires her students to learn and do more.  Rebecca truly appreciates her students and customers and always gives excellent value for money, and often, even more value than that.  She puts kindness, learning and fun first.

    Carolyn

  • “I have attended various events at Camellia Teas and I have enjoyed them immensely. I also appreciated the opportunity to learn a little bit about another culture and another way of doing things. Thank you Rebecca for loving what you do so much that you want to share it with others so they will learn about it and appreciate it as you do.“

    S. Simmons

  •  “…there is a place in Ottawa where one can learn a lot about Japanese traditions: Camellia Teas. I hope to revisit for another tea ceremony in the Spring.”

    M. Stojanovic

  • “Our family has truly enjoyed the Oasis that is Camellia Teas 🙂 . It is the serenity that I need from this busy life. Thank YOU to both of you for opening up your home so others can have TRANQUILITY in their lives.“

    Aura Sawyer

  • “I am truly dear Rebecca’s biggest fan. Rebecca has made me realize the inner qualities and talents that I never knew I even had. She made my inner art come out with her gentle teachings, her encouraging words, (more…)

    D. Pagliaro

  • “Thanks to Rebecca, I was introduced to Shodo, and Johanne. I am amazed by all her hard work, and how she pays attention to all the fine details to make such unique experiences in every endeavour. I will never forget the special tea ceremony she prepared for us in the Tsubaki an. Thank you Rebecca!“

    L. Morena

  • “Persistence.”

    Hitomi

  • “Passion and Sincerity.”

    Minh D.

  • “Lovely, refined.. harmonieux,apaisant..”

    Mirka S.

  • “Kind, welcoming, warming, and uplifting as well as educational and worldly.”

    Jake D.

  • “We really feel the coming of spring with these beautiful flowers. Thank you X 1000 for taking the time to teach me all these inspiring Japanese arts!!”

    Isabel

  • I feel “centering, connected, at peace, challenged to grow” when I’m at Camellia Teas.”

    Erica P.

  • Being at Camellia Teas is “Peaceful, inspiring & invaluable.”

    Kim B.

  • “Brilliant!” 

    Christina G.

  • “Serenity and love& inspirational, real arts and honesty.
    My heart always happy being in Camellia Teas”

    Takako S.

  • “You were my first experience with your tea ceremony, and met you. I had a great time when I could go, ..and I love your posts!”

    Darline L.

  • “because I see what happens behind the scenes in order for people to have the experiences they have, the words that come to mind are “excellence” and “dedication” when I think of Camellia Teas.”

    Matthew C.

  • Jasmin C. mysticism.. Barbara D. FUN but relaxing at the same time……a great learning experience…..  Terry Ann C. artful

    Marian J. Zen Heather McE. Inspirational & Fun Jeff McE. Peaceful

    Camellia Teas is:

  • Camellia House is “unique, cozy, and Japanese-style to the max! …We had an incredible experience. It felt like I was in Japan even more like than when I was actually in Japan. We really hope to go back during the summer to enjoy Zen garden to the fullest!”

    Amy S.

  • Camellia Teas is Peaceful. I love having conversations with you Rebecca. You are so inspiring.”

    Vanessa M.

  • “For me Camellia Teas is a friendly and peaceful place filled with art and joy. Very interesting from learning perspective if you want to extend your horizons. Love the hosts, both are beautiful souls.”

    Margaret F.

  • Anneli R. Kind Don S. Calming Julie K. Tranquili-tea

    Yuki K. Oasis Gaby O. Sharing of knowledge Pat D. Depth of beauty

    About Camellia Teas

  • Rebecca is “A beautiful and cultivated old soul who skilfully embodies the precious ancient tradition and culture in the now with love and respect.”

    Lainy Y.

  • “Every time I visit Camellia Teas, my soul and heart are filled with so much love, tranquility and a sense of belonging. I feel that I am embraced with a blanket made out of love, comfort and confidence that sometimes I don’t even know I have. After each visit, I realize that I find out new positive things about myself. My gratitude to both of you (Rebecca and Matthew) for helping me find my soul again and for always embracing my family with your love. So much love to both of you.”

    Denise P.

  • Camellia House is “An oasis of tranquility that allows one to connect with the healing inside themselves and blossom into the peace they are meant to live.”

    Mary-Lou B.

  • Robin P. loving gentleness  Craig P. Very Stimulating! Sherry C. Zen

    Laurita M. Haven, Bonnie-jean S. peacefulness, Mia McL. healing • self-acceptance • balance

    a few words for Camellia Teas

  • Camellia House is “Serene, Peaceful, Sanctuary (in the sense that i feel so safe and at peace whenever I go there)”

    Victoria Z.

  • “I love how you make time and passionately share and also genuinely interested in life and so much. You have had part of this profound process of finding the love I have to give to the world and the treasured parts of me more than you know. I’m more whole than ever and you’ve been a huge part of that … you’re amazing and it was a pleasure to meet you!”

    Michael T.

  • Rachael K. Calming, positive energy, healing, Lee-Anne G. Enlightening, Ana M. Peaceful Nicky D. meditative moments, Michael T. Peacefully informative.

    More words to describe CTO

  • “I can’t tell you how much the bride loved her Bachelorette Party at Camellia House! The Kimono dressing was such a unique experience for her and she was very moved by the offering of the symbolic pieces that you suggested. The Tea Ceremony was, as well, a special moment for her.
    Needless to say, this was all thanks to your loving, creative and professional leadership. I am so very grateful to you for having created such a beautiful event for her.”

    Juliana C.

  • Words to describe Camellia Teas:

    Edane P. Clarity, Sarah B. memorable, Jawaid I. In the moment

    Words to describe Camellia Teas

  • Camellia Teas is all about ‘soul’ for me.

    Carmen L.-G.

  • “Camellia Teas is ‘Zenerrific’! Rebecca has changed my life since our first meeting.
    I’m always so grateful for our bits of time where I am learning and letting my curiosity just be fulfilled by her knowledge. ”

    Fran P.

  • Dear Rebecca, “I’ve opened up an element of my femininity that I didn’t even know that I had since meeting and spending time with you.”

    Jody W.

  • Camellia Teas makes me feel ‘peaceful’.

    Rena K.

  • Camellia House and all it offers is an ‘oasis’.

    Auramarina S.

  • Pour moi, Camellia Teas est un lieu de “ressourcement, harmonie, grâce et beauté.”

    Veronique C.

  • When I visit Camellia Teas, I feel “rejuvenated”

    Helene V.

  • When I think of Camellia Teas, the word ‘Peace’ comes to mind.

    Karen N.S.

  • When I think of Camellia Teas, the word ‘auspicious’ comes to mind!

    Hannah B.

  • “Pour moi… chaque visite est un voyage au pays de merveilles! Je découvre toujours quelque chose de plus sur un pays que j’adore et qui me passionne. L’ambiance de votre chez-toi est très calme et serine. Un voyage dans le temps pour me ressourcer dans un monde ou tout va trop vite! Merci de partager tout ton savoir et ton savoir-faire!”

    Lucie B.

  • “Camellia Teas is a ‘Doorway to a beautiful world’”

    Susie S.

  • “The birth of a painting through gestures guided by music has filled my heart with such a sense of awe that it brought tears to my eyes. I have attended two of Camellia Teas’ similar events and this one will be again such a treasured experience.”

    Bianca B.

  • “Dedication, perfection, respect, original ideas, connection with history and beauty! So much dedication in Camellia Teas, that where ever we go we remember about our Camellia Teas experience! Grateful for everything to you.”

    Viktoria K.

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