Chado, the Way of Tea

Learn the art of Japan 's ritual Tea Ceremony

It won't be long before the intrepid visitor to Japan will encounter a cup of splosh: green tea can be found everywhere here, and is drunk by the gallon. But forget Typhoo and PG Tips - they do not have quite the same ring here in the east. Chapter One of Chado, the Way of Tea, explains the history of the humble tea leaf. It explains how the fabled Eisai reintroduced the leaf from China as a tonic for both mental and physical wellbeing.

Learn the Four Principles of the Way of Tea. Fans of Zen and its minimalist ideals will not be disappointed; every utensil plays a specific role and only those necessary are allowed admission to the Tea Ceremony. There is definitely an important lesson or three to learn from these pages if you want to understand the ins and outs of Japan 's national tea ritual. Read stories about finding peace, tranquillity and, of course, tea; curiously brought to you from the University of Illinois website.

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