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The tea ceremony (sado: "the way of the tea") is a ceremonial way of preparing and drinking tea. The custom has been strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism. Nowadays, the tea ceremony is a relatively popular hobby. Many Japanese, who are interested in their own culture, take tea ceremony lessons. Tea ceremonies are held in traditional Japanese rooms in cultural community centres or private houses. The ceremony itself consists of many rituals that have to be learned by heart. Almost each hand movement is prescribed. Basically, the tea is first prepared by the host, and then drunk by the guests. The tea is matcha green tea made of powdered tea leaves. Tea ceremony equipment: Some of the most important instruments. (Chasen: bamboo brush for tea preparation) Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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TeaHyakka - The Encyclopedia of Japanese Tea Ceremony Everything about the tea ceremony. Tea Ceremony (Tanaka Seminar Homepage) General information. The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site Official homepage of Urasenke Konnichian. Online store: O-Cha.com Green Tea Specializing in Japanese Green Tea & Accessories.

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Book of Tea (1956) Book of Tea (2000) Book by Kakuzo Okakura The Tea Ceremony Book by by Sen'O Tanaka The Japanese Way of Tea: From Its Origins in China to Sen Rikyu Book by Sen Soshitsu Chado: The Japanese Way of Tea Book by Sen Soshitsu