Inside the theatre, all black square shapes on the wallslike a Louise Nevelson sculpture, the performanceof poetry begins. Shadow and light peek outfrom behind the speakers who entertain us.One after another poets read their poems, and thoseof others…

Poetry Reading

photo "Shadows of What's Above" by Tyler Malone
Penelope loves being a tourist in her own town. Today, she is touring the OUE, the tallest building in DTLA (Downtown LA.) Its height exceeds any other building between Chicago and Singapore at 73…

Riding High In L.A.

 The only way to view this time of COVID-19 is to think of this as both a Sabbath, a rest for the typical frenzy that can invade your working life, AND as an opportunity to clean up, communicate clearly to customers and create new and exciting ways…

Clean Up, Communicate Clearly & CREATE!

 You’re washing your hands, avoiding crowds, and following all the other suggestions to protect you and your loved ones from COVID-19, the Coronavirus. Is there anything else to be done? Yes, and you’re probably already doing it: DRINK TEA! Both…

Help Boost Your Immune System with Tea

 Take a deep breath and relax as you let the aroma of burning incense transport you to another world. With an overview of different types of incense and their properties, Diana Rosen shows you how to choose a blend that’s perfect for your needs. As…

Incense

 Brighten your world with candlelight. The warm glow and fragrant aroma of a burning candle can help rejuvenate your spirit as you unwind from a hectic day, enhance the atmosphere of a special gathering, or provide a soft light that encourages loving…

By Candlelight

 Discover the rich flavors, unique traditions, and healing powers of chai. This heady mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, and cloves transforms black tea into a full-bodied elixir that has been enjoyed in India for centuries. Tea expert Diana Rosen…

The Spice Tea of India

 Gain insight into your deepest self as you explore the fascinating world of your dreams. This inspiring little book shows you how to keep a dream journal and interpret the meaning of your nighttime adventures. Providing proven techniques for getting…

How to Keep a Dream Journal

 Take some time to appreciate the important things in life: friends, family, and tea! Diana Rosen shares fabulous suggestions for relaxing and celebrating over a specially selected cup of tea. Discover how tea can bring people closer together and…

Taking Time for Tea

 11 Reasons to Drink Green Tea Lowers the risk of cancerLowers the risk of cardiovascular diseaseImproves dental health and bone densityImproves the fight against flus and other viral diseasesPrevents infectionStrengthens capillariesReduces…

Green Tea: Antioxidants in a Cup

 While it's true that information on the 2.8 million items in the Central Library is on computer servers that take up a tiny space compared to the hundreds of drawers of catalog cards once used, one can still view some of our collections the…

Yes, Central Library Still Has Catalog Cards

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Mark Tulin is a former family therapist from Philadelphia who lives in Santa Barbara, California. A poetry publisher once likened his work to…

March 2-8, 2020: Poetry from Mark Tulin and Diana Rosen

 What do you think of when you hear the word spring? We conjure up green, fresh, floral, and new beginnings, which pretty much describes the spring harvest of green teas from around the world to savor and SELL! How can you share your excitement of…

Marketing 101 For Spring Green Teas

 Once upon a time, there was a Broadway music partnership between Alan J. Lerner (lyrics) and Frederick Lowe (music). They came upon a fable about a wisp of a kirk, a tiny village in ancient Scotland, which came to life once every one-hundred…

LEAP INTO LOVE with BRIGADOON

 If you love a formal afternoon tea, but you or your loved ones embrace a vegan diet, what can you do? Everything! While it is true that traditional SCONES AND CRUMPETS are not vegan (they contain milk and eggs,) there are delicious alternatives to…

Vegan Savory & Sweet Options for Afternoon Tea

 The plant-based diet has legions of fans because it is healthful, easy to adopt, and saves animals from abuse and/or slaughter. So, what beverages should one drink on such a diet? Fortunately, there are many wonderful choices: fruit or vegetable…

Tea Is Perfect for Plant-Based Diets

Next up on Masters Teas is a very fine ea indeed-Lu An Gua Pian!
Our 2019 Lu An Gua Pian offering, otherwise known as Lu An Melon Seed, consists of very young, tender leaves. The twisted leaf style yields a pale yellow, complex and layered cup. You…

Lu An Gua Pian (Melon Seed)

 In the 19th century mannered afternoon tea time of Henry James, it wasn’t uncommon for both host and guests to dress up for the occasion, spend considerable time discussing everything from literature to art, and enjoy costly tea with a tiered…

21st Century Tea Time with Friends and Colleagues

That particular blue of robins’ eggsin the small nest on the tree branch.The brilliant whites of Portland:snowcapped Mt. Hood,curved cut-outs, like erratic apostrophes,on the pristine fence offer views of the pagodasin the Chinese garden,clouds…

THE COLORS OF VACATION

Seeking the shadowed places wheremutual gifts unwrap,they fall awayspent.She recalls the entrance,the flights up, the view,sounds, oh the sounds.Longingfor the smell of him, pungent,sweet. She draws him backlike a dedicatedarchitectoutlining a…