Tea Ceremony & Matcha

Omotesenke vs Urasenke Explained

Omotesenke vs Urasenke: Japan’s two main tea ceremony schools compared — philosophy, style, bowl position, and which to study.

Matcha vs green tea: what’s the difference? Compare cultivation, processing, preparation, flavor, and health properties.

What is a chasen? The bamboo whisk of the tea ceremony — how it’s made, how many tines, and how to use and care for it.

What is a chawan? The tea bowl at the heart of the Japanese tea ceremony — types, regional traditions, and how to choose one.

Every utensil of the Japanese tea ceremony explained — chawan, chasen, chashaku, natsume, kama, and more.

Tea ceremony etiquette for foreign guests: how to enter, sit, handle the bowl, drink correctly, and participate respectfully.

What is the Japanese tea ceremony (chado)? The history, the four principles (wa-kei-sei-jaku), and what to expect as a guest.