Major Project Initial Research: Tea Ceremony

 Chanoyu is a Japanese Tea Ceremony. It is tradition of preparing and drinking usually the green tea. A full ceremony is a multi-hour event which includes dress code, special place, art of preparing the tea and enjoying it (which is important part like others). The protocol of a tea ceremony is defined down to exact hand movements. It could be different  according to the different schools. The traditional Chanoyu is surrounded by a garden to encourage a calm spirit. In gardens we can find the stone lantern where people can wash their hands before entering the tearoom. Ceremony traditionally takes place in a tatami room which is decorated by scrolls or seasonal flowers. 

Japanese “way of tea” it is not only the drinking but also a way of thinking. It is based on the Japanese principle: “Ichigi ichie” which means “Live every day as thought it were your last”.

The utensils used during a tea ceremony are:

• The Chasen
• The Chashaku
• The Natsume
• The Chawan 

Today is more like a hobby but there are variety of tourist places across Japan, including traditional gardens, culture centres and hotels where tourist can experience it. The best destination and centrum of tea ceremony is Kyoto. 

The Chasen

The Chashaku

The Natsume

The Chawan