What is Sado? Sado is one of the Japanese traditions for drinking tea that is still being carried out. Not only Japanese, as a traveler you can also do this tradition when you are on vacation in Japan. The tea ceremony is basically an aesthetic ritual in which the tea you prepare and then enjoy, not only by tasting it but also by appreciating the whole experience through its senses.
Traditional tool for making tea (picture credit by Tsunagu Japan)
During this process, from the beginning to the completion of the specified steps must be followed. Starting from the host preparing green tea powder, and guests who receive his hospitality, respect and follow the rules when the ceremony takes place. The following ethics must be followed during the ceremony.
"Osakini no Kokoro"
Generally if you don't know anything about this ceremony, you will join the other guests. Most agree that there is one common method that must be considered by those who receive tea, which is represented by the word "Osakini".
typical Japanese cake picture credit by Pinterest
During the meeting, sweet cakes (kashi) were distributed in the designated seating order. After eating, the tea bowl (chawan) containing the ready green tea is also distributed in the same order. When you get your turn, you first turn to the people in the front row and greet them with "Osakini" before eating the sweet cake and drinking the green tea. "Osakini (itadakimasu)", which means "I'm sorry I overtook you", is an expression used to show kindness to other guests who attend the meeting. This is one of the most important rules of the ethics of the tea ceremony.
Show Respect for the Tea Bowl
Japanese Tea Bowl for Chawan Ceremony picture credit by Nipponandco
Every step and movement is very carefully done picture credit by reddit
You need to remember this point because it is an important point: someone does not drink from the front of the tea bowl. Because of the beautiful design and image, also the imperfections of tea bowls (especially with hand pottery bowls) are greatly appreciated.
Tea ceremony (picture credit by teien-art-museum.ne.jp
While showing off the front of the bowl to all guests, the bowl will be passed from person to person. So guests who receive tea can also fully appreciate the front of the bowl, and to prevent it from getting dirty, tea is taken from different parts of the bowl, emphasizing one of the most important ways of drinking tea.
The bowl is taken with the right hand and placed in the left palm. Then using the right hand, the bowl is slightly rotated clockwise. You need to make sure to avoid the front of the bowl, the mouth is placed on the lateral side of the bowl and drink. Tea is not consumed in one large gulp, but rather slowly enjoyed by drinking from a bowl about three times.
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Video credit by Tasty Japan.
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I love drinking tea almost as much as coffee, especially green tea. This shows one aspect of Japanese culture that we can all appreciate.
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