The Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony

Learn more about the Japanese tea Ceremony, one of the most important traditions in Japan.

Intermediate

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Matcha is everywhere nowadays: from our teacups to smoothies, coffee, and ice cream. This bright green powder made of green tea leaves finely grounded has taken the world by storm with its distinctive flavor and health benefits. But for Japanese culture, matcha is much more than that; its consumption is linked to the tea ceremony, an ancient art rooted in the principles of Zen Buddhism.