As the program started, we experienced the first snow of the season. What could be more magical for a Winter Tea in the city? Though mostly strangers to each other, we felt connected by our shared appreciation for nature, art, and tea.

A multilingual community poetry performance was led by our Poetry & Tea Director, Robin Lampman. We enjoyed the music, tea, and the simple gifts nature presented to us in the moment.

Heartfelt thanks to the many friends and volunteers who came together to create this truly enchanting experience.

About musicians: Gamin and Galen Passen

Gamin is a Korean born, multi-instrumentalist specialized for traditional Korean wind. She is a scholar and designated Yisuja, official holder of Korea's Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 46. Galen performs Hindustani classical music, experimental composition, collaborations with dance, and multi media movement theatre. His work aims to create intimate narratives, weaving together a diversity of forms and approaches. They will perform a duet set for the winter tea to echo with the winter and the world around us.

Winter Tea is part of the Nature Tea series of Tea Arts & Culture. Nature Tea is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).

Winter Tea is part of the Nature Tea series, learn more here.

Poster by Soul Won.