Visitors can watch and drink matcha (powdered green tea) from Uji, famed for its tea farms, prepared and served in the sadō tradition. The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a ...

Such new cultural traditions as the tea ceremony became popular. The arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth century forced the Japanese to change their view of the world. As late as the 1170s, no one ...

The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as chanoyu, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Originally introduced by Buddhist monks who brought tea from China, the practice evolved into ...

Matcha, the vibrant green powdered tea that has long been a staple in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, has recently experienced a surge in popularity in the United States and beyond. Once a ...

Loyola's Karate Club and Japanese Cultural Club hosted a traditional tea ceremony to celebrate Japanese history.

Business Insider has verified her employment and education history. The following ... the opportunity to work at a matcha farm in Japan for a month stood out. Tea was an integral part of my ...