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The Japaneses Tea Ceremony is one of the most time honoured and ancient tradition in Japan. It shows hospitality and respect. It was during the eighth century that we see the first mention of a formal ceremony where drinking tea can be found, although, that ritual likely differs greatly then the tea ceremony of today.topteagarden.com A Chinese Buddhist Priest wrote a book called "Cha Ching". This book described described the proper method of preparing tea including the use of proper tea vessels and the temperature of the hot water.amazon.com It is believed that through this book developed the tea ceremony you would see today in Japan.


How to accept at a tea ceremony. The steps are not difficult and are actually quite simple. You invite some guests, serve sweets and mix the bitter powdered green tea know as matcha with water. It is said that the combination between the sweets and the bitter tea compliment each other like a symbol for harmony. If you ever find yourself at one these are the basic six steps to accepting the tea from your host. 2. Next you take the chawan (tea cup) with your right hand and place it in the palm of your left hand. 3.Then you turn the tea cup clockwise three times before you drink it. 4. When you have finished the tea be sure to make a loud slurp to let the host know you have enjoyed it.


6. You then turn the chawan (tea cup) counter-clockwise three times and return it to your host. This may seem to be quite the actions to go through for merely a cup of tea, however, it is not just a tea drinking occasion this ceremony hold much more. There is an element of aesthetics, social ethics, and perhaps a religious experience as well. Many may think that it is easy to preform a tea ceremony. Although the making of the tea and the serving may seem simple enough it has been said that learning to serve a tea ceremony is like playing an instrument. If you learn quickly you may learn the actions quite well in a few weeks. However, if you truly want to master the art it will take more like ten years to truly understand and learn it.


The loveliest form of this event is the Chaji which is the tea ceremony at it's finest involving a full tea presentation with a meal. The Japanese tea ceremony is lavish and expensive as each item used in the ceremony is considered an art piece as well as utensils. If you are ever lucky enough to be invited to an authentic tea ceremony you will be dazzled and amazed at how beautiful and fluid it is.topteagarden.com It is very ritualistic and can be anywhere from twenty minutes to five hours in length. Remember when attending that this is not just a past time but an artistic expression. If you can look at it like that you will be amazed at how truly beautiful it is.


I definitely have to give it a try. It seems easy enough - as you said, you just basically boil the lettuce in water. Sometimes I have insomnia so this is worthwhile giving a try. Thanks for writing about it. A very valuable information, thank you! Hope you like it Jyoti Patil. It is just so delightful! This is very interesting and useful too. Im sch an Insomniac and i hope this works for me. You're welcome leann2800. I'm amazed at how gently and effectively this works! Hope you like it! I have never heard of this. I will definitely have to check it out.


Yes, now you got me wondering wmseo - what else we can brew as a tea. This is a good hub idea. Thanks Sarzn I will check out your hub too! You're welcome - and great RTalloni! Like you I like to write from experience. This tea is just sooooo delightful. Thanks bunches for the heads up on this hub so I can link it to mine on insomnia. I also want to try out the recipe soon so I can have personal experience to share when I tell others about it. As I do more research about nutrition - and different lettuces - it seems lettuce has been used since ancient times as a sedative.


Hope it works for you - it is such a peaceful type of nodding off. Nice to meet you by the way! This is a must try, i always had problems with sleeping hope this works. And sometimes you just don't know what to do with the extra lettuces in the fridge. This is a good idea, didn't know that the recipe existed a long time ago. I'm so glad you enjoyed the hub. We can probably do so many things with our organic fresh vegetables. I wonder what else I can make tea with - probably nice fruits too. That market sounds so fabulous.


I thought lettuce is only for salads or 'greens'. What a short but concise hub! Thanks Ms. BkCreative for this. I munch lettuce (organic one) once in a while. There's a local market (every Saturday) that sells organic product in the city (here in Naga City, Bicol, Philippines just along Magsaysay strip). It's always a successful event every weekend.weta.org Thank you so much, for this! The book was "Herbs in Daily Living" - I think. Long gone because all the other information was pretty commonplace - like the benefits or garlic and onions and so on. But the lettuce tea I had never heard of and decided to try. This sounds awesome. I was actually searching for lettuce soup because I have a huge amount from my CSA. Can you share the name of the book?


Thank you scheng1 - I am going to dig out the book and see what else I can share. I remember reading something about onions. I'm putting this on my writing list! I am very curious about the 40 years old book. I think the author is very knowledgeable about herbal and plants usage. Hope you can share more. You're welcome What's News! Hope it works for you! I never heard of this one. I'm going to give it a try the next time I find myself needing a good nights sleep. Thanks for the info. And thank you for your kind comment Seafarer Mom. This is such a delightful tea and so calming.


I just feel so good when I drink it. I made some of it very weak a few weeks ago and I think that was just enough for me to enjoy its sedative benefits without going to sleep - just so lovely. Love that lemon zinger tea too, or even ginger and then with a bit of honey. Another calming soothing drink. Maybe I will have some tonight. Thanks for such a lovely comment. Thank you for this wonderful hub, BkCreative. I have also seen recipes for lettuce soup and will try them. Funny that I suffered from insomnia for several nights, both at my Mom's during Thanksgiving vacation and at home the first few nights after we returned.harney.com Last night, my family and I ate a big salad with very green lettuce (not sure what kind), and I slept soundly the night through.


So the two events are likely to be related! I also sipped a cup of "lemon zinger" tea with honey (a personal favorite as sedatives go). Another benefit - my coughing attacks have been quelled, so I have more relief and energy from that, too. I am doing a bit of food shopping today, so I will make sure I buy some Romaine lettuce. I like this post. What a lovely email Jules. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I understand what you mean about not being able to sleep while you are grieving, I've recently gone through this - it takes time and it should.


If you have the time and check back I hope you'll let us know the lettuce tea worked for you in a nice gentle way. Relax and a few deep breaths and wrap up warmly. Take care of yourself. Oh you're a SAINT! I have been suffering from insomnia ever sence the death of my mother and I have been diying to try hot tea you are so wicked great thank you so much!uptontea.com In homemade stews - great! And it will give salsa that bit of color.uptontea.com I have become less wasteful. Everything will be used up - entirely.


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