The Book of Tea

About “The Book of Tea”

Tea began as a medicinal drink and later became a popular beverage. In the eighth century in China, it became part of poetry and was seen as a refined pastime. By the fifteenth century, tea was given a spiritual significance in Japan, where it evolved into a philosophy known as Teaism. Teaism is a belief system that values beauty and elegance within the ordinary aspects of life. It promotes purity, harmony, and a sense of shared kindness, while also emphasizing the beauty of social interactions.