Chinese Tea & Poetry @ Penrith Library

Name: Chinese Tea & Poetry @ Penrith Library
Start: 2026-10-01T19:00:00.000+01:00
End: 2026-10-01T20:00:00.000+01:00
Location: Penrith Library

Date

Thursday 1 October 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Penrith Library

St Andrew's Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7YA

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Westmorland and Furness Libraries

About

Explore the world of Chinese teas and explore tea’s ancient origins through a new poetic translation of an early Chinese classic.

A reading from John's new poetic translation of the 8th-century Classic of Tea (Chajing), tea brewing, and the chance to partake in a traditional Chinese tea experience on the night as part of your free ticket.