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I. The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Chanoyu, Sado or Ocha in Japanese
refer to the Japanese tea ceremony where
green tea, called Matcha is served.
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It is a ritual that is almost like a
dance, with each step and
gesture totally focused on the
guests who are called
Shokyaku. OolongDragon.com
The placement of tea utensils during a
ceremony is important. Tea is also
served with other Japanese sweets.
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II. History of the Japanese
Tea Ceremony From China, tea seeds were brought to
Japan.
They were grown
in Buddhist
temples and
drank by monks
for medicinal
purposes.
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III. Types of Japanese Tea Ceremony
There are different
kinds of ceremonies
depending on the
occasion, time and
season.
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IV. Preparing Tea Preparing tea is simple but each step
involves standard movements and proper
utensil placement on the tatami mat.
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V. Equipment used (temae)
Dōgu refers to equipment used during
the tea ceremony.
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VI. Equipment for Guests
Kaishi paper is
brought by all
guests and
sometimes by the
Teishu (host)
himself.
There are different types of
equipment used.
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VII. Rank of Tea Ceremony
Utensils
The order by which utensils
are used depends on the
occasion and the season. OolongDragon.com
VIII. Room Preparation The Chashitsu
must be cleaned.
Sweeping must
be done and
the Tatami floor
mats wiped
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IX. Chashitsu Tea Rooms
Rooms have
different sizes.
Names depend on
the number or
arrangement of
Tatami mats. OolongDragon.com
X. Etiquette for Guests
Every tea
ceremony has
a different
etiquette to be
observed
by guests.
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