Did you know today is “Ochazuke” day?!
What is Ochazuke? Ochazuke is Japanese comfort food! Nagatanien (Japanese popular food company) establishes 17 May as a “ochazuke day”. It is also the day of the strong connection with Japanese sencha green tea history…… A date originates in an anniversary of death of Soen Nagatani (17 May, 1778) who…
4 principles of Japanese green tea ceremony
Harmony, respect, purity and tranquility 和敬清寂 (Wa Kei Sei Jaku) Those are the key concepts of Japanese tea ceremony. Harmony (with nature, other people and utensils) Respect (of others and utensils) Purity (of the mind and heart) Tranquility (Peace of mind, to be able to keep the calmness whatever happens) 4 principles seem…