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 Concurrent with the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Asian Art Museums's exhibition,
"The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Arts of Bhutan," we present a trio of articles on this fascinating and remote country:
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Fragrance in Japanese life is part of an evolving tradition that seeks to
enhance and enrich the quality of life through spiritually inspired aromas. Learn about the history of Japanese fragrance, from its use in Buddhist rituals to
aromatheraphy's resurgence that led the way to today's upscale incense bars. In conjunction with our exploration of the importance of fragrance, we now
offer an expanded selection of Japanese incense burners.
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| Our popular teas High Mountain Green,
High Mountain Green Jasmine (Moli Chunhao), and
Dragon Phoenix Pearl Jasmine are now certified
organic! Also we now carry a new hand-crafted black tea from Fujian province, Organic Bailin Gongfu.
Check out our organic teas! |
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Welcome to 4707: the Year of the Golden Earth Ox! The Year of the Ox begins
on January 26. This is a time for hard work and conservative actions applied toward practical endeavors. Check out what lies in store for you, your family and friends in our predictions for the
Year of the Ox! |
| We offer three new teas to ring in the Lunar New Year:
vintage 2002 cooked pu-erh Aged Mini-Tuochas,
naturally sweet Fruity Mango Green
and warmly aromatic Crème Caramel Green.
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A variety of new products -- from books to artisan tetsubin,
from Japanese wind chimes to cast-iron decorative garden lanterns -- are now on hand at Holy Mountain. See all the
latest offerings in our New Products listing!
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Fresh new teas continue to arrive at Holy Mountain! We now carry high-grown Kenyan Green Orthodox FP, Organic Jade Oolong and
Organic Eagles Nest FOP, a Chinese-style oolong from the Uva area. Some pristine blacks are renowned Assam Mokalbari TGFOP
and award-winning Darjeeling Jungpana Estate, 2nd Flush. Unique scented blacks are Earl Grey with Red Flowers
and Black Celebration Tea, winner of the competition
for the best scented and flavored tea at the 2008 World Tea Championship. New pu-erhs include
White Dragon Pu-erh,
2007 Gold Bud Beencha Ripe Tribute Cake
and the awesome 1995 Yunnan Thousand Year Old Tea Tree Cake.
After a long absence we once again carry the Vietnamese lotus tea of the emperors, Chè Sen. Enjoy our new 2008 teas!
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We have expanded our jade line and now submit for your consideration new styles of bowls and plates, including a select few in
black jade. Black jade (symbolizing "happiness" to the Ming elite) is actually a very deep green with a high iron content. |
| We offer new gift sets with assorted incense selections. Some come arrayed in attractive translucent silk organdy bags with gift cards, and others are boxed. All include porcelain or ceramic incense holders. Check out our new incense gift sets! |  |
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Traditional Japanese sachets
and body powders from
centuries-old recipes are now available at Holy Mountain. Our sachet selection consists of colorful cloth,
brocade and paper envelopes that can be used in a pocket, in a purse or anywhere a subtle fragrance of
sandalwood and herbs is desired. They have the added benefit of protecting valuable silk and wool clothes
from insects. Our time-honored body powders are derived from ancient recipes. A small portion
is applied on the ear lobes or wrist. They are made entirely of natural ingredients and enhance awareness,
clarity and purification. Both the sachets and the body powders make perfect gifts for the special person on your list!
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| For your viewing pleasure we have a few short video clips regarding tea in China from Leaf and Water: In Search of Premium Teas narrated by David Lee Hoffman. |
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Working with the enthusiastic support of Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th Generation Grand Master of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea, Richard Milgrim takes us through the first 30 years of his career as a tea ceramics artist in his latest book.
Milgrim's work synthesizes a unique western perspective with a profound understanding of traditional Japanese aesthetics honed over decades immersed in Japan's cultural wellspring, the all encompassing World of Tea. Milgrim's tea ceramics Retrospective is now available! |
| Holy Mountain was one of several tea companies featured in the March issue of Yogi Times magazine. Their article, entitled "A Brimful of Abundance," shows the variety of teapots available for use in the tea ritual. Don't miss it! |  |
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Just in time for holiday gift-giving,
there's a superb new book available for the tea enthusiast on your list. Whether it’s a delicate green tea or a
bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a complex brew of art and industry, tradition and revolution,
East and West. In this sweeping tour through the world of tea, veteran tea traders Mary Lou Heiss
and Robert J. Heiss chronicle tea’s influence across the globe and provide a complete reference
for choosing, drinking, and enjoying this beverage.
Vividly illustrated throughout, The Story of Tea is an engrossing tribute to the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf that has sustained and inspired people for more than two thousand years. |
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We now offer a second glaze and color choice in our ceramic Chinese astrology boxes.
Each bisque and chocolate-glazed ceramic box is crowned with a Chinese astrological animal that corresponds in a twelve-year cycle to
the year of birth. We offer boxes for Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. |
| An eclectic selection of Asian tea ware has been recently added, with a special emphasis on chazutsu and tea canisters. Check out the new tea ware! |  |
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The use of stone lanterns in gardens is due to the influence of the Japanese Tea Masters, who adapted it
from the Buddhist temple where it originated. We offer a variety of sizes in Kasuga-, Oribe-
and Yukimi-style stone lanterns. |
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We recently were honored to attend a lecture by Mark Bourne of Windsmith Design at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Here are some thoughts on his inspired presentation, Tradition and Innovation in Japanese Garden Design,
with some examples taken from renowned predominently public gardens in Japan. |
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We have many new finishes and sizes in our beautiful lacquer trays!
Each comes packaged in a soft black protective drawstring bag for a classic presentation. They make exquisite gifts and, with the many different
finishes, are stylish additions to any decor. |
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We have two new books that are perfect for personal
use or for enlightened gift-giving. Tibetan
Buddhist Altars by Wise, Beer & Carter and Tibetan
Buddhist Goddess Altars by Wise, Foster & Beer are clever pop-up galleries of traditional art and wisdom
featuring favorite Buddhist gods and goddesses. Both books are stunning collections of
three-dimensional renderings of orthodox thanga paintings. Perfect as
inspirational meditation aids, each pop-up scene is paired with appropriate mantras and a brief
history of the featured deity. |
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