Iron Buddha Tea
I think some of my old superhero* powers are returning. I am having increasing bursts of accelerated thinking where I can hold up to 17 vectors relating to a situation in my mind at once and examine each of them without letting any of the others drop. This does not mean I can play chess at a decent level, but does seem to enhance the experience of reading Iain Sinclair’s poetry and my accuracy factor when calculating how late any given bus is likely to be.
My dreams are also beginning to seem weirder because I am now remembering them with an increased clarity. Last night’s was a doozy. I was a middle aged father of two called Brian who was coaxed by Lovecraftian demons into turning his living room into a portal to a higher-dimensional void. As I tumbled through the apparent nothingess that was entered through the MDF door to his lounge, the VALIS/MANDI voice broke through in a style akin to sleep adverts of Futurama and passed on the message: “You need to drink Iron Buddha tea.” I am not even going to attempt to analyse what my subconscious was trying to tell me on this occasion.
*I am aware the phrase superhero has been trademarked by DC and Marvel, but I figure with the fortune I have spent on their books throughout the years they owe me a free pass.
My dreams are also beginning to seem weirder because I am now remembering them with an increased clarity. Last night’s was a doozy. I was a middle aged father of two called Brian who was coaxed by Lovecraftian demons into turning his living room into a portal to a higher-dimensional void. As I tumbled through the apparent nothingess that was entered through the MDF door to his lounge, the VALIS/MANDI voice broke through in a style akin to sleep adverts of Futurama and passed on the message: “You need to drink Iron Buddha tea.” I am not even going to attempt to analyse what my subconscious was trying to tell me on this occasion.
*I am aware the phrase superhero has been trademarked by DC and Marvel, but I figure with the fortune I have spent on their books throughout the years they owe me a free pass.
posted by David at 8:06 AM
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According to the web...
"One of the more popular and famous of the Oolong teas is T'ieh Kuan-yin, known as Iron Buddha. "T'ieh" means metal or iron, and Kuan-yin is the Goddess of Mercy in Buddhism. A distinct trademark of a premium grade T'ieh Kuan-yin is a frost-like white layer on the surface of the leaves.
Oolong teas are greenish in color with a touch of red, although the tone of red depends on the choice of tea. Oolong teas tend to have a wheat-like aroma with a hint of something like wet twigs and grass, and have a salt-like flavor without being salty. They are smooth, strong teas. You will feel a hardening on your lip when you drink an an Oolong tea, especially on the front part, as if a layer of skin on your lips is tightening. Oolong teas are not dry; indeed, they are very watery and make your mouth secrete a lot of saliva long after finishing your cup.
The most famous Iron Buddha tea is from Chiuchow, and is bitter and strong. It is said to be good for digestion and adds strength."
Purchaseable online too: http://zjcof.en.alibaba.com/product/50007490/50046543/Chinese_Tea/Iron_Buddha_Tea.html
I have been reading some Lovecraft lately, and I find that dreams have become a bit more vivid... I have to wonder if there is any correlation.
Iron Buddha Tea sounds like a good name for an alternative rock band. I like it!
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