Tea Ceremony - Wu-Wo

85 East 8th Avenue,Eugene OR 97401

21 May, 2023

Description

The NW Wu-Wo Tea Association is based in Portland, Oregon and has been active since 2007. We gather on the second Sunday of each month to celebrate tea in community. The Wu-Wo tea ceremony is done outdoors, where participants can be with nature, tea, and community. When the weather does not permit, members gather (by zoom) to discuss and explore Chinese tea culture and have tea tastings. Our goal is to encourage the flowering of tea culture through appreciation of a gracious tea ceremony while enjoying a heartwarming cup of tea. The Wu-Wo tea ceremony allows many participants to brew and serve tea together. It is rooted in Chinese Gong-Fu small pot brewing, but any equipment may be used. Wu-Wo (无我) translates to “void of self,” and this simple ceremony embodies this principle. Those you serve are not the ones you receive from, reinforcing the concept of giving without expectations. In this outdoor environment, you are welcome to just watch, or you can brew with us by bringing your own WuWo kit with thermos. Come 10 minutes early so we can provide hot water and instructions. Check out nwwuwotea.com for the equipment list and how-to video.