TokyoWaltz
Tea bowl, bamboo whisk, and tea scoop arranged as a matcha set

Chanoyu Terminology

A structured guide to the principal Japanese terms used for tea gatherings, rooms, procedures, utensils, tea, and guest etiquette.

Host in a kimono serving matcha during a Japanese tea gathering

Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Japanese tea ceremony is a family of practices that joins matcha preparation, hospitality, architecture, utensils, and seasonal attention.