Inside the Japanese Tea Ceremony: Harmony, Respect, and Tradition

Japanese Tea Ceremony: Known as chanoyu, chadō, or sadō

Core Principles: Harmony (wa), respect (kei), purity (sei),elegance (jaku)

Utensils: The tea master cleans and preheats the chawan (tea bowl)

Tea Preparation: Brewed over a charcoal fire

Kimono: Participants wear kimonos, symbolizing Japanese tradition

Bowing: Mutual bows show respect between host and guest

Wagashi: Guests are served Japanese sweets

Compliments: Guests raise and rotate the bowl, then compliment the master

Purpose: Enhances host-guest bond and promotes inner peace; viewed as a traditional art form