Getting Back to Tea
Posted By Jean on September 7, 2009
When I closed the doors at Brew City Tea House last November, I felt the world close in on me also. It has taken me some time now to move on as you may see by my posts. Much of that time, I have spent on reflecting and healing my own ego. A small business is usually the dream come true to the person who follows their vision. The ending of that business brought on by a force outside of the business owner usually will result in some sort of grieving process. I feel there are many small business owners that may be going through that same process of healing. With the economy playing a large role in the heart of small business activity, I feel that it is important to come together and use this time as one of reflection and change. The state of the economy has proven challenging for most small business owners such as myself. I have been using my time since last November to search for the positive life altering experiences that I could extract from Brew City Tea. I was able to meet people I would have never had the opportunity to otherwise, I was able to learn, teach, and expand my horizons beyond anything I could have imagined.
Through the healing process, I have begun to realize that dreams and ideas shift through circumstances. The shift we see in the economy, in our country, and in our lives allow for change. In most cases, it necessitates change and time to reassess our values and what is truly important to us. It gives us the ability to reaffirm our true passions.
For me that passion is tea – I am hoping that through our discussion of tea that it will bring people together, sharing a pot of tea with others, we will come to realize that it is the simple pleasures of life that are important. It truly is the little things that make us happy.
With that said, on this Labor Day 2009, I would like to thank all the people in this country and tea producing countries, that have spent their work days laboring in fields, factories, blending, vendors and enthusiasts to bring us some of the best tea leaves we have seen in decades. Sit back, brew a cup and give thanks.
Sipping Ceylon Lumbini
A typical tea geek at heart, I believe everyone should try one good cup of loose-leaf quality tea before making judgments on tea. This isn't your grandmothers tea bag sitting in a cup of boiling water, this is the real thing. Let's chat about the most diverse drink in the world. I welcome your thoughts, comments, ideas and good taste on this site. I am looking forward to hearing about your tea adventures. We all have them.
Hello Jean,
I am sorry to hear about the tea house closing. I remember one day in particular going in with John and my stomach was really bothering me, you made me some peppermint tea and as soon as I took a sip, my stomach started to feel better. I was really rooting for you:)
But like you said one door closes and another one opens. I don’t know if John told you I have a shop now and we are struggling and it’s stressing me out to the point of illness, but I believe that things happen for a reason.
I miss you!
I hope I get to see you again soon.
Love
Jens
Hey Jens, I know you don’t feel it now, but it is probably one of the best experiences you will have. I’m sure you have learned alot. It isn’t too late to change things. Most of all, don’t let it get you sick. Have some peppermint tea!