The Italian Way of Tea

For years I have been trying to cook traditional Japanese pastry (wagashi) which I really like, but with poor results. … Continua a leggere The Italian Way of Tea

Technique

Haiken 拝見

Haiken is a term that encompasses various moments of the Japanese tea ceremony in which arrangements and objects are usually … Continua a leggere Haiken 拝見

Seasonality, Senza categoria

Tanabata, the Stars Festival

Those who think that the Japanese are cold and little inclined to romanticism will change their minds seeing the huge … Continua a leggere Tanabata, the Stars Festival

Seasonality

The importance of seasonality

At the base of the tea ceremony since very ancient times there have always been two essential concepts: Harmony between … Continua a leggere The importance of seasonality

Cha dao: the Chinese way of tea, Dado - the Korean Way of Tea, The way

What is the Way of Tea? Preparation – Art – Heart – Tao

Many know the Japanese Chado (literally “Japanese Way of tea”) which is often, and erroneously, identified with the Japanese tea … Continua a leggere What is the Way of Tea? Preparation – Art – Heart – Tao

The way

“Handle that bowl as if it were your own child!”

Respect is a fundamental quality in all cultures of the world, so much so that I would dare to call … Continua a leggere “Handle that bowl as if it were your own child!”