Learn from Tea, Branch Out through Tea

We often say that the essence of the tea ceremony is to “serve the tea and drink it.” This simple expression takes us on a long path of learning. When you first start, it will be difficult to understand the meaning of each step of the tea ceremony, you will come to understand them as you practice. That is, the tea ceremony is the way to entertain guests and allow them to think with great enjoyment as they savor the ambiance of the tea rooms. Through practicing the tea ceremony, we can learn the spirit of hospitality which is the wisdom and the courtesy of life which our predecessors have cultivated. And also we learn how to appreciate tea tools like chawan (tea bowls), chaire or chaki (tea containers), kama (iron pots), mizusashi (water containers), chasen (tea whisk), flower arrangements, kakejiku (hanging scrolls of calligraphy and painting). In addition to learning how to harmonize the tools, we study kaiseki (Japanese course cuisine) and sweets. Learning is very diverse. It is the enjoyment of the tea ceremony to know that the chain of knowledge and experience deepens and expands the understanding of the tea ceremony. And, regardless of age and profession, we can deepen and spread out our connections with irreplaceable people such as teachers and friends. We are happy to offer you the opportunity to do so.