1. The Way of Tea Japanese Tea Ceremony

2. The Origins of Tea Ceremony Zen Buddhist priest Eisai brings Matcha (powdered green tea) to Japan from China in 1191. Matcha gains its popularity over the next 400 years (samurai – Zen, Emperor court – art complementary to reading)

3. What is Matcha?

4. 10 glasses of green tea (nutritional value) since you ingest the whole leaf Strongest antioxidant

5. The tools used in making tea

6. Vocabulary Kamachasyaku Furochasen Shikitaichakin Hisyaku Kensui Muzusashi Natsume chawan

7. Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) – founder of Sadou (the Way of Tea)

8. Rikyu Accomplishments Design of the tea hut and the path ( the tea garden) Design of a small entrance Finding beauty in coarse, common utensils He has been Tea master for three heroes-unifiers of Japan (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotosmi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu)

9. The “Heart” of Sadou Kei Respect Sei Purity Jyaku Tranquility Wa - Harmony

10. Harmony - between guests and host and it extends to nature through tea utensils, atmosphere Respect - all are the same rank in a tea room Purity - open and kind heart Tranquility -selflesssness

11. A Japanese tea ceremony Tearoom Design Tea Garden Calligraphy Flower Arrangement Lacquer ware Ceramics Bamboo Ironwork All are parts of Japanese culture and art

12. Five Elements 1.Tree trim, door, ceiling 2.Fire light, fire from coal 3.Earth walls,tatami 4.Metal the pot 5.Water flower vase, mizusashi

13. Tea Garden and Tea Room/ Hut

14. From the Gate to the Dewy Path Perfection is in imperfection

15. Preparation Place

16. Middle Gate Leave problems outside and focus on tea ceremony

17. Stepping Stones on the Dewy Path

18. Stone Basin (Tsukudai) Cleansing hands and mouthfor tea ceremony

20. Yūin tea hut

21. Entrance

22. Tea Room / Hut

24. Tenmoku

26. Hakuiji (White porcelain ware)

27. Ido (Korea)

28. Ido (Kizaemon)

29. Ichigo Ichie If a person who plans to hold the gathering considers it as the only opportunity in his/her life, he/she would carefully prepare and perform. The term ICHIGO ICHIE is linked with Zen Buddhism. It reminds us of transience of our lives.

31. In my own hands I hold a bowl of tea; I see all of nature represented in its green color. Closing my eyes I find green mountains and pure water within my own heart. Silently sitting alone and drinking tea, I feel these become a part of me. Sen Soshitsu Grand Master XIV Urasenke School of Tea