The Japanese tea ceremony is all about harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. The ritualistic preparation and consumption ...

The tencha tea ceremony, which uses tea leaves that can be ground into matcha, originated in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and was brought to Japan by Zen monks who had studied there ...

Gregory Kinsey was introduced to the Japanese tea practice of chanoyu when he was around 6 years old. Although he grew up in Florida, and most of his family descended from French Huguenots, he did ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu Nathan Pugh - Freelance Writer The Japanese word for a tea ceremony ...

It was a not particularly beautiful jar. The jar’s name was "Chigusa," and it would became one of the most revered objects in the practice of chanoyu, or the ceremonial drinking of tea.

In Japan, sipping tea can be almost like a performing art; in addition to the closely choreographed tea ceremony itself, the entire culture surrounding it – including the various utensils used ...

Discover the fascination of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony through its central elements and take a look at the artistic utensils on display at Takanawa's Hatakeyama Museum. If you're keen ...

Happy International Tea Day 2025! Celebrate the rich and diverse tea traditions from around the globe. In China, the Gongfu ...

The Japanese tea room teaches traditional Chanoyu tea rituals, passed down by Samurai, in the heart of the city. For tea master Yoshitsugu Nagano, it's a perfect fit. "New York is kind of like a ...

Tea caddy, named Sakai Kokatatsuki, with red lacquer tray and scroll, China, Yuan dynasty, 1279–1368, brown stoneware with black iron glaze and ivory lid; lacquer; paper and silk, National Museum of ...

On October 29, it’ll take visitors to the Urasenke Chanoyu Center in Manhattan. The motto of the Center is “peacefulness from a bowl of tea,” so hopefully, once there, you’ll get to experience the ...