The IHC and ICS are co-organising a talk by John Bosco Lourdusamy (IIT Madras) on the the entanglement of the past and present in the tea gardens of colonial Southern India with regard to the condition of labour.
7 May at 11am.
"Birthday Party" teableau for 04/29/25
This painting of a Skagit Tulip Festival is by Jack Gunter, a renowned Washington State artist and filmmaker.
For centuries, Pu'er in China's Yunnan province has given its name to a type of richly fermented tea, but growers are increasingly branching out into its historic rival — coffee. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/28/markets/chinese-tea-hub-coffee/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #china #tea #coffee #markets
Pre-tariff tea hoarding (got this late last year):
Really enjoying this ban tian yao from Wuyi Origin
https://www.wuyiorigin.com/products/ban-tian-yao-%E5%8D%8A%E5%A4%A9%E8%85%B0-2022
"For Canada" teableau for 04/ 28/25
Sending love to Canadians going to the polls, and grieving the tragedy in Vancouver.
Es lunes #SilentSundayy recién nos estamos asomando a la semana.
#art #photography
#mastodon #friends #MastoPhotography #love
#CreativeToots #mastoart #streetphotography #streetart
#catsofmastodon #cats #artwork #FediArt #animals #animal #humor #coffee #breakfast #tea #nature #books #fedicats #MastoCats
#Photograph #cute #books #foods #follow
I discovered YT videos of The Black Forager,
https://www.youtube.com/@BlackForager
(Thank you algorithm!)
She made ginger type cookies using Magnolia petals, since they have a subtle ginger taste. (She also mentioned that they make good tea.)
After watching, I ran to my little cold hardy magnolia tree that is currently blooming (see photo) and pulled some buds to make some tea.
IT. IS. DELIGHTFUL.
I highly recommend everyone go find some magnolia blossoms and make some warming tea on this overcast day. #tea
"iDollATea" teableau for 04/26/25
These real linens are from an old upholsterer's sample book. It was an undertaking to get the very long iron staples out of the binding, and a real chore to remove the gluey- tape that further attached the fabric pages. Worth it, though.
"Aaaand ... BLOOM" teableau for 04/25/25
A little of Fred's dance-magic can make the very flowers bloom.
Estamos midiendo nuestras fuerzas.
#art #photography
#mastodon #friends #MastoPhotography #love
#CreativeToots #mastoart #streetphotography #streetart
#catsofmastodon #cats #artwork #FediArt #animals #animal #humor #coffee #breakfast #tea #nature #books #fedicats #MastoCats
#Photograph #cute #books #foods #follow
"Simply This" teableau for 04/24/25
In a world gone mad, I have to start my day with some grace, however small.
Going live in 5!
The Kōtei App is now live and ready to brew some magic. Time to tweak, polish, and cook up some promo goodness. Join the session! #buildinpublic #KoteiLive #indiedev #coffee #tea
"Morning Song" teableau for 04/23/25
Because the dark must always end.