IN MANY of the world’s tea-drinking cultures, tea is transformed into a ritual that gives a taste of the sacred to what should be mundane. In the Philippines, Rachel Ngan Dueñas does the same by ...
where visitors can see demonstrations of a traditional tea ceremony, and a Cultural Village where Ikebana, bonsai care and Japanese music classes take place. If you're visiting in late March or ...
Metalworkers hold a special place in the art of tea, as they forge the tools and accessories that bring the ceremony to life. From delicate silver teaspoons with intricate designs to traditional ...