Herbert Plutschow from UCLA leads readers through a detailed analysis of how the tea ceremony corresponds to Japanese ritual and history.

Informative article touches on differences between Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies. Find several links to learn more.

Read the story of Yosai, a 12th century monk who brought tea to Japan from China. Includes details on how the tea ceremony developed over time.

Article describes how to prepare for the tea, meal and departure aspects of this ceremony. Learn how to decorate a teahouse.

Discusses the history of Japanese tea ceremony with a note on its close relationship with samurai warriors. Learn about Rikyu's association with various shoguns.

Find a wealth of articles covering all aspects of traditional tea ceremonies. Click on a link to read them in Japanese.