The Way of Tea is devoted to sharing news, articles, and resources about Japanese Tea Ceremony. The main goal of Way of Tea is to inform and educate people interested in learning more about Japanese Tea Ceremony as well as those who are already practitioners of Chado (“Cha” meaning “Tea” and “Do” meaning “the Way.” Literally “Tea Way” in Japanese). While the practice of Chado can be found in many countries throughout the world, the groups tend to be small and isolated. Way of Tea’s vision is to provide an online resource for practitioners of Chado that fosters a community like atmosphere among individual tea groups around the world.

Way of Tea Blog

The blog currently showcases tea ceremony related news, events, and articles from around the world. If you would like to submit an event or article for inclusion in the blog please email article information and a link to the Way of Tea news desk at .

Way of Tea Shop

High quality, ceremony grade matcha can be difficult to find. We stock only the very best ceremony grade matcha direct from Marukyu-Koyamaen in Uji, Japan. Many of Marukyu-Koyamaen’s matchas have won awards and are also recognized by 15th Grandmaster Hounsai and 16th Grandmaster Zabosai of the Urasenke Tea School as being among the best matcha in Japan.

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About the Author

Blake Harvey began studying Japanese tea ceremony in 2001 at the University of Illinois’ Japan House. He became an official student of Urasenke tea school in 2006 and currently holds the opening level certification to practice tea ceremony as part of Urasenke. He practiced tea at U of I’s Japan House until moving to Chicago in 2010. Blake is now a member of the Chicago chapter of Urasenke and continues his practice of tea ceremony with the Chicago chapter.

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