Tag: Chado
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Kissako (Have a Cup of Tea)
Before the rainy season had begun, I had the opportunity to help at a Teicha hosted by the local tea association to which my teacher belongs. From early in the morning, four of us took turns serving as host or assistant host, welcoming each guest with a bowl of tea. The seasonal sweet prepared by…
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Ippuku (A Moment for Tea)
Few Japanese people would say they look forward to tsuyu, Japan’s rainy season. Unlike the gentle rain that nourishes nature throughout the year, the air during this rainy season feels heavy. As the humidity rises, my body seems to grow heavier too, and every year I find myself struggling with the change in weather. Last…