Articles of category "Japanese Tea"

There are many legends concerning the origin of tea. In fact, it has a long history and is believed to have Asia as its motherland, but what particular country it is from is still the question demanding the precise answer. One of the legends was that the tea plant was first found in China and then was brought to India, Korea, Sri Lanka and Japan by monks. Another legend was that tea took its origin in India.

Drinking tea in Japan has a long and interesting history and the Japanese treat very tenderly and respectfully the ceremony of tea preparation and drinking. The ceremony can take place in the Japanese Tea garden, particularly in a tea house, from the windows of which the drinkers can enjoy wonderful views of exotic plants in bloom and a picturesque landscape. Traditionally, this is the place to invite the most respectful guests, the place for enemies to reunite and come to an agreement.