Tihar and Tea: The True Taste of Tea in Nepal
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Category: Tea Ceremony
The First Recorded Tea Ceremony
The Importance of Tea as a Ceremony Many cultures around the world share a cup of tea in a...
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Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
In 2008, on one of my frequent trips to Japan, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Tokyo...
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The Basics of Hosting a Japanese Tea Ceremony – Chado
Chado; The Japanese Tea Ceremony The Japanese tea ceremony is a get-together that can bring...
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Tea and Self-Care; Ritual Bathing
Tea and Self-Care One trending phrase in health and wellness is “self care”. I realized that...
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Omotenashi in the Japanese Tea Ceremony
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!
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An Introduction to the Chinese Tea Ceremony – Gongfu Cha
A recent discussion on T Ching has inspired me to explain the basic concepts of the Chinese tea ceremony – “gongfu cha.”
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What is the Fukusa?
The host will wrap the fabric and begin making tea. This cloth is called the Fukusa.
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Comparing Chinese Tea Art Ceremony, Korean Tea Ceremony, and Japanese Chado Tea Ceremony
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…
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What is a Natsume Tea Container
The tea caddy used for storing matcha or green tea leaves for Japanese tea ceremonies is called a Natsume.
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Is the Tea Ceremony Romantic?
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.
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Sacred Teaometry; A Tea Lover’s Thoughts on Tea Ceremony
Tied to the study of nature and the mathematical principles found therein,
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