Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Tea Ceremony, called Sadou or “chadou” in Japanese, is the traditional etiquette of preparing and drinking tea. The tea ceremony was perfected by Sen no Rikyu in the Azuchi-Momoyma period (1576-1600).
Traditionally, the tea ceremony is held outside or in a chashitsu (a small room set apart from other buildings). One of the most fundamental elements is that the host follows various rules in every procedure of the tea ceremony. In the serving of tea (temae), the host puts “maccha (powdered tea leaves)” into a tea cup and adds hot water. It is whipped with “chasen (a bamboo whisk)” until it gets foamy, and is then served. Another important element is a shared sense of communication between the host and the guests through the ceremony. The host prepares with deep sincerity everything from tea utensils, a hanging scroll, flowers, a vase and other amenities to go with the environment. From such activities, the guest feels the host’s warm hospitality and is filled with gratitude.
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Ryan’s Rant: My 2 Yen
The Japanese tea ceremony is something to see, feel, and experience. I went with friends for the first time a few years ago and found it to be super soothing. It’s an amazing way to get a great sense of Japanese culture from the shogun era. The pageantry is actually welcome, since it is perfectly designed to create a calm dynamic. Your mind gets into a low key groove and you can just focus on the moment. I love planning a tea ceremony experience during a crazy week. It is basically like a hitting the refresh button for you brain.
– Ryan
Tags: chadou, maccha, Sen no Rikyu, tea ceremony
Categorised in: Customs and Culture, Travel In Japan
This post was written by Mathew Ryan
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Tea Ceremony, called Sadou or “chadou” in Japanese, is the traditional etiquette of preparing and drinking tea. The tea ceremony was perfected by Sen no Rikyu in the Azuchi-Momoyma period (1576-1600).
Traditionally, the tea ceremony is held outside or in a chashitsu (a small room set apart from other buildings). One of the most fundamental elements is that the host follows various rules in every procedure of the tea ceremony. In the serving of tea (temae), the host puts “maccha (powdered tea leaves)” into a tea cup and adds hot water. It is whipped with “chasen (a bamboo whisk)” until it gets foamy, and is then served. Another important element is a shared sense of communication between the host and the guests through the ceremony. The host prepares with deep sincerity everything from tea utensils, a hanging scroll, flowers, a vase and other amenities to go with the environment. From such activities, the guest feels the host’s warm hospitality and is filled with gratitude.
Provides you detailed information about Japanese Tea Ceremony, including explanations of the authentic way of doing it yourself and all the utilities you need.
Ryan’s Rant: My 2 Yen
The Japanese tea ceremony is something to see, feel, and experience. I went with friends for the first time a few years ago and found it to be super soothing. It’s an amazing way to get a great sense of Japanese culture from the shogun era. The pageantry is actually welcome, since it is perfectly designed to create a calm dynamic. Your mind gets into a low key groove and you can just focus on the moment. I love planning a tea ceremony experience during a crazy week. It is basically like a hitting the refresh button for you brain.
– Ryan
Tags: chadou, maccha, Sen no Rikyu, tea ceremony
Categorised in: Customs and Culture, Travel In Japan
This post was written by Mathew Ryan