The fifth collection to join the Teatime Around the World series is Japanese Tea Ceremony "Cha-no-yu".
The host boils water and stirs each cup of tea to perfection, delighting guests with a graceful ritual from start to finish, with an air of peacefulness...
This centuries - old tradition still appreciated today, began around the 15th century with Sen no Rikyu, a person responsible for giving rise and the flourishing of Japanese tea Ceremony culture. He is sometimes referred to as the saint of tea.
Everything from the teahouse setting, utensils, sweet delicacies and to the tea itself, embodies the deep spirituality and aesthetics rooted in Japanese heritage. It is a traditional art to be enjoyed engaging all of the five senses.


