The Japanese tea ceremony is more than just drinking tea; it’s a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of wabi-sabi (the appreciation of imperfection and transience) and omotenashi ...
The growing thirst for matcha, fuelled by posts on social media, has resulted in a global shortage of the green tea powder, puzzling producers and causing specialist stores in Japan to enforce ...
An integral part of Japanese culture, matcha and its accompanying tea ceremony has found popularity outside the country, but few realise that the culture of matcha we know today was brought to ...
HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture—The city government here will offer guests a chance to experience the splendor of a samurai-style tea ceremony hosted by a feudal lord in a hidden corner of Hikone Castle.
The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a simple explanation of the tea ceremony and its steps provided by a sadō master. The tea is prepared with soft water boiled slowly in an ...
In Japan, tea ceremony (cha-dou) is revered as a way to a gain deeper insights into life and philosophy. Traditional Japanese tea ceremony practitioners put in long hours to master the intricacies ...
The observatory of iconic Tokyo Tower that rises 333 meters in Minato Ward hosts a matcha powdered tea ceremony called Asacha no Yu twice a month from 8 a.m., before the tourist spot opens to ...