The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a simple explanation of the tea ceremony and its steps provided by a sadō master. The tea is prepared with soft water boiled slowly in an ...

In Japan, tea ceremony (cha-dou) is revered as a way to a gain deeper insights into life and philosophy. Traditional Japanese tea ceremony practitioners put in long hours to master the intricacies ...

The Japanese tea ceremony is more than just drinking tea; it’s a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of wabi-sabi (the appreciation of imperfection and transience) and omotenashi ...

Matcha tea, long revered in Japan and a staple of traditional tea ceremonies, has become a worldwide sensation for its ...

is supporting the tea ceremony endeavor. He expects sightseers from outside Japan to take part en masse. “People from Europe and the United States are particularly fascinated by samurai culture ...

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony. getty A popular activity for many tourists to Kyoto is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The Tea Ceremony at Camellia Teahouse is located in the heart of ...