From the misty mountains of China to the teahouses of Taiwan, Tea has served as a bridge between nature and culture, tradition and modernity. Tea is not just a beverage, but a living entity that carries within it a connective plant wisdom and the potential for personal and societal transformation.
In this conversation Brian Kirbis unveils tea’s hidden depths, its ability to foster human connection, its embodiment of spiritual ecology, and its power to teach us about balance and appreciation.
Listen into this discussion that brews up insights on the spiritual ecology of tea, its role in fostering human connections and as a traveling companion for life’s journey.
Tea is mind revealed in nature
Brian Kirbis
I was born into a multigenerational agroforestry lineage. Throughout my life, I’ve continued to deepen my connection to the land ethic of my ancestors, receiving academic training in environmental & medical anthropology and working in restoration ecology for nearly two decades.
I’ve undergone two formal apprenticeships, first within a Chinese internal arts lineage and then within Yunhaizhidian Classical Teahouse, where I trained in artisanal tea craftsmanship and teahouse culture.
Visit Brian at the Theasophie Center, his Tea Shop, or on Instagram
