In a tea ceremony gathering, one of the important pleasures is observing what kind of matcha bowls are used. Famous bowls, known as “meibutsu” (masterpieces),...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony
The culture of the tea ceremony places great importance on the four seasons, particularly through a practice that divides the year in half into warm...
There are many ceramic-producing regions throughout Japan. Historically, the Japanese have had a deep love for ceramics. This is because, for them, ceramics are not...
The Art of Drinking Matcha Last month, I explained the general flow regarding the proper mindset of a guest. This time, I will explain in...
This article is written by Seiya H. The photo shown was taken during a tea ceremony experience held at the Tea Business School (In formal...
The Establishment of Wabi-cha The Way of Tea becomes something noble, deeply connected to spirituality. From the late 15th to the late 16th century,...
