Tea Ceremony

With its emphasis on ritual and aesthetics, the ceremonial presentation of tea provides a fascinating introduction to many aspects of Japanese culture. In this popular classic, the Japanese Scholar Okakura Kakuzo seeks to explain the way of tea to westerners, in the hope that they will understand this insightful ritual as far more than the offering of a mere brewed beverage. His profound, poetic work explores the history of tea as well as the subtler Zen spirituality behind the centuries-old ceremony. This beautifully designed kit contains The Book of Tea plus utensils to use in recreating the tea ceremony at home; a traditional bowl and split bamboo whisk. It's a wonderful way to get in touch with life's pure and simple pleasures, and learn to savor a bowl of tea in the most eloquent way.