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Ever searched for something you loved from your childhood? Ever attempted to replace an object that represents a special moment in time? They might not be the most expensive items on the market but everybody has a specific fave. The one that I owned was a gray Japanese teapot with cherry blossoms on the front. The serving pot came with 4 small cups that had the same design on them as the tea pot. My favorite part however was making either tea or hot chocolate and tipping it into our Japanese teapot. I loved pouring it into the small cups and drinking it while I ate my cinnamon toast.

Naturally we were oblivious to the art of serving and drinking tea. The movement of the arms and shoulders as the tea is poured. For me, the art of drinking tea essentially involves me pouring it in hopes that I just don’t spill it.

I watched show where a Geisha was demonstrating the correct way to serve tea. She seemed like she were gliding, just about dancing. The Geisha continue the practice and carry on the old customs such as the art of serving and drinking tea. It made me think of the Japanese teapot that my brothers and I shared. It made me think of the untroubled sense of those mornings watching cartoons and having our tea and toast.

I have searched on and off for some Japanese teapots, but they weren’t like the one from my youth. They were pretty and had all the extras the original one did. I haven’t searched online for the teapot yet. I have spent more of my time rambling thru thrift shops and stores like Pier One Imports. I believe finding an Eastern tea pot that I like now should be sufficient.

I am able to replace the teapot, but not the past. I believe I am going to buy a totally new Japanese teapot and have my sister and brother over for tea.

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