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Tea Ceremony
Culture
Japanese
Purpose
Mindfulness, Harmony, Respect
Description
Chado (The Way of Tea) is a Japanese cultural ritual centered around the ceremonial preparation and drinking of matcha green tea. It embodies zen philosophy.
History
Developed from Chinese tea rituals by Zen monks in the 15th century. Sen no Rikyu perfected the ceremony in the 16th century around four principles: harmony, respect, purity, tranquility.
How to Practice
The host prepares the room and utensils. Guests enter through a small door (nijiriguchi) showing humility. Matcha is whisked with a bamboo whisk and served with seasonal wagashi sweets.
