Like Chado this great undertaking in both the original and its translation are labors of love and I recommend the book to anyone even mildly interested in the art of tea and perhaps even more significantly to those who are interested in Japan. The tea ceremony permeates virtually all aspects of Japanese life and although this expertly written and translated work is not a how-do-do book it most certainly is a how-to-understand (and appreciate) book. Every time I pick it up I discover something that deepens my knowledge of tea and of Japan. Just last night was my last tea lesson of the year - a very wonderful occasion. I wish all of you could have shared a bowl of tea with me. Get more detail about Chado the Way of Tea: A Japanese Tea Master's Almanac.
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