The Missionaries - Japan (#)

„A          Yes.  Now I think er one of the most favourite expressions of the Japanese is the expression ‘Itchi go, itchi e,’ which translates pretty much into ‘One experience, one unique moment.‘  And the reason for that is so, er such a s…a special thing, is because the Japanese are so aware of the transitory nature of things happening.  Whether it be a flower opening, whether it be er the changing of season, or whether it be the meeting of a person with one another.  We can never, ever repeat an experience again, make it exactly the same.  We, 2 people might meet for the 1st time and the 2nd time they meet, it will be a little bit different.  They didn’t know each other the 1st time, but the 2nd time they have already some insights into each other.  A meeting, a tea gathering is er special, because we may never have a chance to see that person doing the Tea Ceremony, or that person using certain utensils that er we saw at that ceremony.   The utensils might not be available or the experience of the tea room might not be the same.  It might be a cloudy day, which changes the whole temperament of our meeting together.  And so the Japanese especially, and I think it’s a good philosophy of life.  The Japanese especially are aware of this one experience, one, unique moment.  And I think in some ways, for all of us, it ought to be er, a consideration, because if it were, maybe when we have a conversation with people, we would listen more carefully, because we may never hear that person again, or we may not hear the insight they had at that moment, or we may not understand at a later time what they were trying to tell us in the beginning.  So ‘itchi go, itchi e’ – ‘One unique moment, one special experience,’ is something that applies to a lot of life in general – but it is one of the favourite expressions of the Japanese culture. (JH p6)“
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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„Centuries ago, Buddhist priests developed a ceremony based on their belief that tea was spiritually linked to the peaceful ideals promoted by Buddhism. With passing generations, the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyo, became a more elaborate tribute to tea and established itself as an important component of Japanese culture. But unlike many other forms of serving tea that focus mostly on the drink itself, this ritual is really about the ceremony–everything that leads up to the brewed tea. The objective is to purify the senses and cultivate harmony and unity between the surroundings, the people, the utensils, the tea, and anything else involved in the ceremony,“
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Amazon.com: Books: The Japanese Tea Ceremony Gift Set: Explore the Mysteries and Traditions of the Ancient Japanese Tea Ceremony (#)

„It will give you the opportunity to escape for an hour and immerse yourself in the elegant traditions of japan. To start you on your journey into the world of tea, the pack offers both the basic equipment and clear step-by-step instructions for carrying out your own tea ceremony at home, incorporated into a beautifully presented gift box. All that is needed for a splash of Eastern culture is the addition of hot water. Included in the pack are - A traditional Japanese teacup, a packet of matcha - powdered green tea, a bamboo whisk, and a beautifully illustrated book which explores the history and culture of Japan, the esthetics of tea, and the status of the tea ceremony in Japan today, together with over 100 illustrations and helpful diagrams.“
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Tea & Coffee 09/00 - Tea for 2000 Garden (#)

„And just as in a traditional Japanese tea garden, the visual effect of moving water and its gentle trickling sound added an important dimension to the garden. Amongst the plants and in the formal areas of water, we placed traditional granite lanterns and water bowls, used in Japan to offer guests fresh running water for cleansing the hands and mouth before a tea ceremony. Water ran smoothly along canals and emerged in gentle bubbles over granite balls. A gray granite Zensi Gata lantern lent an eye-catching contrast to the graceful star-like leaves of the Japanese maple and the full white flower heads of Vibernum.“
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Amazon.com: Books: The Tea Ceremony: Explore the Ancient Art of Tea (#)

„You could arguably criticize the set for lacking a chashaku and natsume and matcha itself (IIRC); it can't claim to have everything you'd need for a tea ceremony. Now that I think about it, tea people could probably debate exactly what elements would constitute "everything you'd need for a tea ceremony," but I can't imagine those wouldn't include a chashaku and natsume.“
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Amazon.com: Books: Cha-No-Yu: The Japanese Tea Ceremony (#)

„The book is interesting in that it discusses many particulars of the tea ceremony and its equipment, but balances this information nicely with many anecdotes which convey the "feeling" of the tea ceremony. The book also provides the reader with valuable historical insight about the development of the tea ceremony.“
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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„Tea is the one food that is most recognizably associated with ritual and ceremony. It is a small yet luxurious ritual that an immigrant can turn to for the warmth and reminiscence of a distant home. Tea represents both the prestigious and the common and is found in the shanties of the ghettos as well as the pantries of the wealthy.“
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CBBC - Blue Peter - Travel the World - Australia (#)

„'Sado' is a special tea ceremony which is performed in Japan when preparing and drinking tea. Whoever serves the tea has to learn certain hand movements which are used when giving tea to their guests. These ceremonies are held in traditional Japanese rooms in people's homes or in a community centre.“
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Tea & Coffee 11/02 - Product Showcase (#)

„The line also includes 100% natural Korean Wild Green Tea - teas which are not cultivated, but grow wild in the mountains of South Korea and are hand-picked and processed using a unique method. Workshops on tea and the traditional Korean tea ceremony are also held once a month.“
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Amazon.com: Books: The Tea Ceremony (#)

„I've found that an understanding of the tea ceremony led to a better understanding of so many Japanese cultural treasures that I now recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about subjects ranging from gardening to ceramics. Interested in Raku pottery? Study the tea ceremony.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„Offer him a deal he can't refuse: In return for his teachings, you will do the necessary set-up and cleaning work (remember that spittoon?). Setting up the cupping table by itself is a great learning tool; it teaches you the discipline of preserving consistency in the cupping and tasting ceremony.“
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Amazon.com: Books: The Great Wave : Gilded Age Misfits, Japanese Eccentrics, and the Opening of Old Japan (#)

„we all know from our schooldays that there was a Boston Tea Party. We also know that in Japan they have a very elaborate tea ceremony. Early on in this very clever, erudite, and complex book, the author mentions these two facts. Is there a reason for him to do so?“
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View topic - Great coffee maker, horrible coffee - Coffee Forum (#)

„Go for the french press. The making of coffee will become a manual ritual rivaling the Japanese Tea Ceremony and will bring peace, harmony, and bliss into your existence! (Obviously, I am once again under the influence of excessive french pressed caffeine!)“
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Utensils Used in Japanese Tea Ceremony (#)

„Japanese tea ceremony is a beautiful and intricate ritual that goes far beyond the simple drinking of tea. It can take hours to complete. Much of the detail comes from the precise array of utensils, tools and items involved.“
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Mr. Coffee® - Tea History (#)

„A Zen priest named Murata Shuko, who had devoted his life to tea, created the Japanese tea ceremony. The ceremony is called "Cha No Yu," which means "hot water for tea."“
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An Introduction to the World of Tea (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Japan is the other major producer, offering Sencha (the most common, slightly spinachy), Genmaicha (tea with roasted rice), Matcha (powdered, used in the Japanese tea ceremony), and for the special occasion, Gyokuro.“
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Externally Sponsored Transport Training & Events (#)

„Draft Workshop Agenda Day 1: Wednesday January 16A.M. Official Opening CeremonyIntroduction to the Toolkit and Module 1: A Framework for Port Reform Tea Break Module 2: The Evolution of Ports in a Competitive World“
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Coffee and Tea Culture (#)

„There is a wide array of tools and utensils used in the complex Japanese Tea Ceremony. There is a lot of terminology involved with all this teaware.“
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BBC - One-Minute Movies - Watch... Tea (#)

„Matt - this is English tea ceremony. Perhaps you could give lessons to kindly Japanese ladies in this fine art.“
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CoffeeGeek - Regional: United States East, Ethiopian coffee ceremony in NYC this weekend - wanna join us? (#)

„For info on what the heck is the ceremony all about, see my thread in the new Coffee and Tea forum at egullet.com“
http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/worldregional/useast/ 27030 - Cached

Amazon.com: Books: Tea Ceremony (Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids Series) (#)

„Japanese tea ceremony “
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