It's All About Tea — chanoyu
The San Senke Of Chanoyu
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Sen no Rikyu, The Great Master of Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Zen, The Art Of Incense Burning And The Tea Ceremony
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In the somewhat intricate world of tea ceremony, there exists a debate: incense or no incense?
Personal preference aside, we decided to go deeper into why exactly incense can be burned during tea ceremonies. After all, this is a long tradition that has holds its roots in Buddhism and has made its way into the traditional tea ceremony. (Read more)
All About The Japanese Cast Iron Teapot: Tetsubin
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Centuries ago, tetsubin were used solely for boiling water.
Nowadays they have gained immense popularity outside of Japan. We find them in many restaurants, cafes, and homes. Not only are these cast iron teapots aesthetically pleasing to the eye, with their simple zen like form; but they are also great at keeping our tea warm. (Read more)
Gong Fu Cha Vs. Chanoyu
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