What Is The Japanese Tea Ceremony?

The Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. "the way of tea" or 茶の湯, chanoyu) is a centuries-old Japanese tradition. It's a traditional tearoom with a tatami floor where you can prepare and drink green tea in a ceremonial manner.

One of the main aims of the tea ceremony, apart from serving and receiving tea, is for the visitors to admire the host's warmth in a setting that is different from the quick pace of daily life.

The tea ceremony is now common as a hobby, and there are even places where tourists can participate in it.

Many organizations in Japan, including some traditional parks, culture centers, and hotels, deliver tea ceremonies of varying levels of formality and authenticity. Kyoto and Uji are two of the best places to visit in Japan to experience the country's tea culture.

In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about “the way of tea".

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