The Romanticism of Tea Ceremonies


Have you ever attended a tea ceremony? What was the atmosphere like and how did you feel during the experience? Watching the preparation, pageantry and performance of a tea ceremony, whether it is that of Asian, Indian, British or Russian persuasion, is like engaging in a romantic interlude before reaching the best moment of anticipation and satisfaction. Normally, a tea event is conducted in a tearoom, often set apart in a tea garden, to capture the essence of cleanliness and quietude. The ambiance is soothing.
The host of the tea ceremony is trained and very intuitive to the tiniest of preparatory and serving details. Movements are carefully orchestrated, very fluid and meticulously performed. Characteristically, the atmosphere is not large, but in a carefully orchestrated, small and intimate setting.

Tea rituals are diverse among many cultures. For example, Asian tea events vary in...Read more

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