Tea History and Ceremonies

A Brief History of Tea
Like beer and wine, tea is an ancient beverage. Yet in some countries that are strongly associated with it, such as Great Britain, it was introduced only recently on the historical time scale...

Tea, Spirituality and The Japanese Tea Ceremony: An Interview with Michael Ricci
Michael Ricci was weeding the Tea House garden when I arrived for our interview. We sat in front of the little tea "hut" at Buddhist-inspired Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado where in just one hour I would scoot through the tiny doorway on my knees to participate in my first Japanese Tea Ceremony along with his students and other newcomers.

Chinese Wedding Custom - Wedding Tea Ceremony
The Chinese wedding tea ceremony is one of the most significant event in the modern wedding ceremony, second only to fetching the bride. The order of service is important as the wedding guests may feel slighted if their rank within the family are not observed during the tea ceremony. A special wedding tea set and sweet tea are used. Learn the meaning of the ingredients in the special sweet tea.