“The Meaning of Tea”

“The Meaning of Tea” March 26 Camden Public Library

Film director Scott Chamberlin Hoyt will host a tea and a free film screening of “The Meaning of Tea” at the Camden Public Library on Thursday evening, March 26, at 7:00 pm. The event will be co-hosted by the Japanese Exchange Program of Camden-Rockport Middle School. The movie is an eloquent and personal journey into the wonders of tea, a plant that has greatly influenced the trajectory of human history. “The Meaning of Tea” is a lyrical film that explores the calm and purposeful life of tea. It celebrates the history, rituals, spirituality, and simple pure enjoyment of tea through the eyes of tea lovers in places where tea is revered—from India to Ireland, from Taiwan to Japan, from Tea, South Dakota to Morocco, England and France. Director Scott Chamberlin Hoyt introduces us to some of the world’s most extraordinary tea experts—and invites them to tell their own stories through fascinating interviews. Hoyt will also offer tea to each participant at the screening.

Scott Chamberlin Hoyt is a filmmaker, photographer, painter, budding tea connoisseur and director of “The Meaning of Tea.” His longtime interest in tea arose when he began studying various alternatives to orthodox modern medicine, and learned that tea, and the enjoyment of tea, is one of the cornerstones of living life well. His perspective is augmented by years of world travel, and deepened by decades of exploration into Eastern thought. Scott is on the board of directors for Global Learning Across Borders, a member of the Directors Circle for the American Botanical Council, and he was President of the Tibetan Classics Translators Guild of New York. He holds a BS in Business Administration and an MBA from New York University.

The film travels through eight countries: from afternoon tea in the Midwestern United States to tea estates in India, from the traditional tea ceremony of Japan to modern tea life in Morocco. The common thread weaving together these individual stories is the question of whether there is any inherent “meaning” to be found in tea, particularly in an era increasingly dominated by mass-marketing, fast food, and corporate coffee. Tea is recognized in many societies as being much more than just an ordinary beverage, but rather one that offers joys from the tangible to the ethereal. The ritual drinking of tea infuses awareness of the natural world and the value of taking time to cultivate well-being and human connections.

About Tea Dragon Films

“Tea Dragon Films was born of a simple premise,” says Scott Hoyt, “that filmmaking is a journey waiting to unfold. Along the path, we strive to highlight the unexpected and offer fresh perspectives in an effort to enrich lives and broaden human awareness. Film has the power to delight the senses and transcend mere entertainment, stimulating vital cultural conversation and ultimately leading to greater self-knowledge. Our dream is to open the hearts and minds of those seeking fresh insight about the art of living in today’s increasingly virtual society. We aim to make films that explore what is deeply felt in the natural world, cultivating creativity, imagination, and more authentic connections in our day-to-day lives.

“Tea Dragon Films hopes to inspire our audiences by making film a multidimensional experience: music, poetry, dialogue, and imagery beautifully blended together. We sincerely believe that through our work, the great and often overlooked secrets of life become available for the larger community around the world.”

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