Tea Ceremony Archives

The Basics of Hosting a Japanese Tea Ceremony – Chado

by Kei Nishida | Oct 10, 2022 | Japan, Tea Ceremony | 0 |

Chado; The Japanese Tea Ceremony The Japanese tea ceremony is a get-together that can bring...

Tea and Self-Care; Ritual Bathing

by Babette Donaldson | Jun 17, 2022 | Health & Well-Being, Open, Tea & Beauty, Tea & Meditation, Tea Ceremony | 0 |

Tea and Self-Care One trending phrase in health and wellness is “self care”. I realized that...

Omotenashi in the Japanese Tea Ceremony

by Ricardo Caicedo | Jun 15, 2022 | Community, Health & Well-Being, Op-Ed, Spirituality, Tea Ceremony | 5 |

When you enter any place as a customer or guest in Japan, you’ll quickly notice that everyone seems to be at your service. It almost makes you feel that you have done them a favor just by visiting!

An Introduction to the Chinese Tea Ceremony – Gongfu Cha

by Jo Bind | Apr 12, 2022 | China, Spirituality, Tea Ceremony | 4 |

A recent discussion on T Ching has inspired me to explain the basic concepts of the Chinese tea ceremony – “gongfu cha.”

What is the Fukusa?

by Kei Nishida | Apr 5, 2022 | Product Reviews, Tea Ceremony | 0 |

The host will wrap the fabric and begin making tea. This cloth is called the Fukusa.

Comparing Chinese Tea Art Ceremony, Korean Tea Ceremony, and Japanese Chado Tea Ceremony

by Lisa Dong | Jan 13, 2022 | Basics & Tips, China, Community, History, Japan, Korea, Tea Ceremony, Travel | 11 |

When most practitioners think about tea culture, they think about the word “Cha Dao (茶道).” More specifically, when they think about tea culture pertaining to particular countries, they think of Chinese “tea art,” the…

What is a Natsume Tea Container

by Kei Nishida | Jan 5, 2022 | Product Reviews, Tea Ceremony | 0 |

The tea caddy used for storing matcha or green tea leaves for Japanese tea ceremonies is called a Natsume.

Is the Tea Ceremony Romantic?

by Lisa Dong | Nov 4, 2021 | Art and Culture, Basics & Tips, History, Japan, Op-Ed, Spirituality, Tea Ceremony | 3 |

One member of my Tea Dharma Club asked me: “Is the tea ceremony romantic?” I was surprised by this question, so I checked an English dictionary to find what the word “romantic” means.