‘Imiloa Astronomy Center begins a series of monthly “Tea Chats” with JoAnn Aguirre from 2-3 p.m. Thursday. Aguirre will cover various tea topics during the next few months. ADVERTISING ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center begins a series of monthly “Tea Chats” with
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center begins a series of monthly “Tea Chats” with JoAnn Aguirre from 2-3 p.m. Thursday. Aguirre will cover various tea topics during the next few months.
In honor of this month’s Merrie Monarch Festival, she will kick off the series with “A Tea Tribute to the Hula Dancer.” Learn about the association between the hula dancer and a popular ingredient in blended teas, as well as enjoy tea tasting and freshly baked goods.
This event is free to the public.
It was Aguirre’s grandmother who introduced her to the pleasures of tea at a very early age.
This was the beginning of her lifelong love for tea and has become the foundation of her own cherished tea rituals and traditions. Once a school teacher and university professor, she parlayed her career in teaching into sharing her passion for tea.
In 2008, Aguirre was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer and underwent 16 months of chemotherapy. At that difficult time in her life, she turned to her daily tea ritual for relief from the debilitating effects of chemotherapy.
She discovered then that tea goes a long way in providing individuals with their own private sanctuary, a time for reflection and reaffirmation of one’s innermost emotional well-being.
Today, Aguirre finds joy in sharing her passion with others. What was once a hobby is now a full-time business, as she is the owner of Teaching Tea in Hilo.
Visit www.imiloahawaii.org for more information.
