Welcome to the second Tea Book Club, which is the speculative Finnish novel Memory of Water by Emmi Itaranta.
In the far north of the Scandinavian Union, now occupied by the power state of New Qian, seventeen-year-old Noria Kaitio studies to become a tea master like her father. It is a position that holds great responsibility and a dangerous secret. Tea masters alone know the location of hidden water sources, including the natural spring that once provided water for her whole village. When Noria’s father dies, the secret of the spring reaches the new military commander and the power of the army is vast indeed. But the precious water reserve is not the only forbidden knowledge Noria possesses, and resistance is a fine line. Threatened with imprisonment, and with her life at stake, Noria must make an excruciating, dangerous choice between knowledge and freedom.
We’ll talk a little about the importance of water for brewing tea before diving into the book. Do note that we will discuss the book in its entirety so please aim to finish by the session to avoid spoilers.
Cost is $45 and includes two teas and snacks, and guided discussion.
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Schedule:
9:45 – 10am: Arrival
10 – 10:30am: 1st Tea + Pastry + brief history of Japanese Tea
10:30 – 11:20am: Book Club Session Starts, run by Adeline Teoh, tea journalist.
11:20am – 12pm: 2nd Tea + Questions + Sharing Session.
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