buddhism and the japanese methods of preparing powdered tea were brought to japan in by the monk eisai . in japan, it became an important item at zen monasteries and from the th through to the th centuries was highly appreciated by members of the upper echelons of society. although powdered tea has not...
to the teapot, or directly to the cup. a more complex method is as follows: the tea is first put in the teapot and a small quantity of boiling water is added. the tea is left to infuse for approximately – seconds. this initial liquid is poured out and kept aside. this is the "spirit" of the tea and...
to the teapot, or directly to the cup. a more complex method is as follows: the tea is first put in the teapot and a small quantity of boiling water is added. the tea is left to infuse for approximately – seconds. this initial liquid is poured out and kept aside. this is the "spirit" of the tea and...