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Belief – Tranquility – Health

Cha Tao, The Way of Tea, is a very deep and profound knowledge of tea that leads to philosophies and beliefs, Zen-ness and tranquility, and health in body and mind. This spring, I was invited to a cultural event organized by Nexus Health Center in Old Montreal to give a Chinese tea ceremony workshop. It is always a pleasure to discuss about tea and to share the Chinese tea drinking culture.

Before the tea ceremony workshop, I participated at a meditation seminar given by the great meditation teacher Annick Robinson. Annick is a popular fitness instructor, trainer, workshop presenter, columnist and leader in the fitness industry, and is renowned for a unique teaching style that appeals to the most hard core of fitness enthusiasts. She is also the only Budokon Sensei in Canada. She is now teaching at Victoria Park – A unique health and wellness center located at Westmount.

With eyes closed, Annick led us to a place I call the “emptiness”. A place with no action nor reaction, no peace nor suffer, no give nor take, no love nor tears, no mercy nor compassion, but only you and your inner-self. The 30 minutes of meditative silence gave me a chance to re-assemble and to recharge myself to strongly face every challenge in life. It was simply “purity”.

After the meditation seminar, I started the tea workshop. With the calmed and cleared mind, I perfectly brewed a green tea, a wulong tea, and a puerh black tea. Together with the event organizer, Travis, and all participants, we shared our tea experience and also had a discussion on What is Zen.

What a great night we have had. I not only had a great experience on meditation, but also had a better and even deeper understanding of how Cha is related to Tao. I am pleased to share this experience with you at our tea workshops.

Click here for more information on tea workshops offered at CHA GUAN La Maison du Thé!

A letter from Kathya

Hi dear Daniel!

This is for you, the tea master whom I have learned the tea ceremony, and tasted the best teas in Montreal!

My tea journey at Cha Guan started when one of my “yoga friend” living in NDG brought me to your maison du thé more than a year ago, and I have been charmed right away by Daniel, tea ceremony master, his generous way explaining in details how to serve tea, and of course the teas are so delicious for the pallet & the body. The tea shop is very zen – quiet – peaceful! 　

Daniel showed us how to rinse the tea, to wake up the tea leafs, and get all the benefits of the tea. Freshly, Jivamukti Certified yoga teacher in May 2009, I am caring about having the best energy, to share the day with everyone, and be joyfully aware of what life brings. Yoga & tea are both about being fully present right now. So, I love stopping by your Cha Guan for tea & reading or with a friend, and then go straight to the Centre Luna yoga in the Old Port owned by my dear teacher Jennifer Maagendans -Jivamukti Certified yoga teacher. Jennifer has inspired me on the path of the yoga practice, the path of peace & happiness. I highly recommend for yoga beginners, (I began there 5 years ago), and advanced practionners (I continue to learn every single time) to try Jenn’s class – the Jivamukti experience! To all of my friends who love tea, I do the same I strongly talk about Daniel’s tea shop & his teas!!!

Thanks for having a fabulous tea shop and for being so sweet! 　　

Peace,
Kathya　 

July 16th – Show up & be present to celebrate the 6th year aniversary of the Centre Luna yoga – Yoga in the park with live music – check the web site for more info:www.centrelunayoga.com

CHA GUAN Spring Tea Festival 2009 was a success! Thank you!

Thank you!

Over a hundred people attended to our second edition of the tea festival at CHA GUAN La Maison du Thé. What a success! We have learnt that tea is not only an infusion; it is also a deep connection from people to people. It was wonderful to share the joy of spring with every one of you during this two-day event. Thank you for your kind support! Also, thanks to all our sponsors in creating a beautiful gift bag free to all the attendees. Last but not least, thank you to Amélie Meunier to write such a fantastic review in The Monitor. [read the article here]

 

 

Thank you for your vote!

Thank you for your support!
CHA GUAN La Maison du Thé is voted
#4 Best Tea House in Montreal.
We will continue to do our best to provide superior quality products and services to you!

New spring tea have freshly arrived!

The most anticipated spring teas 2009 are freshly arrived !

This year is one of the best years in tea cultivation.  The good weather gave our producers the opportunity to cultivate a better crop compared to last year.  To satisfy your (and my) spring tea desires, CHA GUAN La Maison du Thé took this opportunity to import an even higher quality tea selection than previous years.  Below are some of the long-lost best Chinese teas that you can find once again in our menu and you will also find many other great choices too! Come join us for a great cup of tea!

Click here for more info on CHA GUAN Spring Tea Festival 2009 

CHA GUAN Spring Tea Festival 2009

CHA GUAN Spring Tea Festival 2009
May 23–24, 2009
(Saturday & Sunday)
1:00-5:00 p.m.
CHA GUAN La Maison du Thé
5756 Monkland Avenue, Montréal, QC
(514) 303-8238
http://www.chaguan.ca/

Schedule

1:00-5:00 p.m.
FREE tea tasting on all new spring arrivals

3:30-4:00 p.m.
Chinese tea brewing technique demonstration
1. Gaiwan set with green tea
2. Gong fu cha with wulong tea
3. Yixing clay pot with puerh tea

Spring tea harvest season is the most anticipated period for tea lovers. Every year, we travel to different provinces of China to taste and bring back the finest selection of Chinese tea. We invite you to join us at the CHA GUAN Spring Tea Festival 2009. This completely FREE two-day event will surely enrich your knowledge in the Art of Tea. The event will also give you an opportunity to discover how tea relates to your inner self.

Join us and get a chance to win a Yixing clay tea pot and cups!