our Practice and Lineage
An ancient practice for modern times
our practice and Lineage
About Village Tea Hut
A Serene Space for Tea and Meditation
Village Tea Hut is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the practice and traditions of tea as a way of cultivating presence, connection, service, and community.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where people can learn, practice, serve, and gather—deepening their connection to themselves, to one another, and to the tradition of tea.
Cha Dao:
the Way of tea
A Path of Cultivation
Cha Dao offers a wayof being that can transform how we live our daily lives, cultivated through the practice of preparing, serving, and drinking tea.
When we sit in ceremony, we practice slowing down, becoming quiet, and mindfully enjoying tea.
Called the “great connector,” tea is known to dissolve barriers. As we sit with tea, we let go of daily tensions and deepen our connection with ourselves, with one another, and with Nature. In the process, we make space for wisdom and clarity to enter.
As we develop our practice, a lasting sense of peace arises as our minds become less cluttered and we become more present to our lives.
The Way of Tea helps us remember that we are each and all part of the one great and mysterious Whole.
“There is an un-known, unsaid harmony between individuals who sit silently together, forming bonds of memory and friendship more unbroken than that which can be forged in the fires of speech.”
our Lineage
Sharing the Medicine of Tea With the World
We practice Cha Dao, or the Way of Tea, in the tradition taught by Global Tea Hut.
Originating in ancient China, Tea began its journey as a plant spirit medicine used by Shamans and Daoists to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Eventually, this Leaf found its way to the high mountaintops of Southern China where countless monasteries would surface. Together, Zen and Tea became essential tools within the daily practice of Buddhist monks. Our lineage continues this sacred tradition of tea, offering healing and connection to people around the world.
We bow in gratitude to the long line of teachers and students who continue to dedicate themselves to preserving Tea’s lineage with devotion, reverence, and love.
