She adds, "At the same time, it's also very much particularly, almost exclusively, Japanese." Over the years, the ceremony also took on a political dimension, an aspect that became pronounced in the ...

For the Japanese, tea is a way of life. In addition to consuming it as an everyday beverage, the Japanese have long celebrated tea drinking with an elaborate ritual known as chanoyu, or a tea ceremony ...

Matcha, or powdered green tea, was introduced from China some 800 years ago, when Zen monks began drinking it for spiritual training and meditation. Samurai then used it on the battlefield because ...

For the Japanese, a humble cup of tea embodies spirituality, nature, and the essence of seasons, steeped in centuries-old traditions. Don't be intimidated, though — learning the cultural nuances of ...

For the Japanese, a humble cup of tea embodies spirituality, nature, and the essence of seasons, steeped in centuries-old traditions. Don't be intimidated, though — learning the cultural nuances of ...

This common dining habit might be seen as rude in Japan. Here's what to avoid at the table and other essential etiquette tips for dining respectfully.

This is especially true for Japanese, a language accompanied by a long history and traditional customs. Despite her location in a small town in Maine, Bowdoin’s Morita-Sensei celebrates Japanese ...

In this interactive workshop, explore the traditions, etiquette, and health benefits associated with Argentinian mate and Japanese green tea. Learn about the traditional gourd and bombilla used in ...

A traditional Japanese tea ceremony was held at Forté Tea Lounge in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian ...

A memorial Japanese tea ceremony will be held to remember and honor the victims of the August 2023 Maui fires, located at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission: 1828 East Vineyard St., Wailuku on Saturday ...

For the Japanese, a humble cup of tea embodies spirituality, nature, and the essence of seasons, steeped in centuries-old traditions. Don't be intimidated, though — learning the cultural nuances of ...