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Meditative matcha moments

            A special indulgence, time set aside for chanoyu, the Japanese Way of Tea. Preparing tea in this ceremony means pouring all of one's attention into the predefined movements. 

The whole process is not about drinking tea - but aesthetics, grace and etiquette, preparing a bowl of tea from one's heart.
 
Although matcha is prepared for myself most days and not guests, time and thought is still given to the whole process, even down to placement of utensils, or a single flower in a vase where you choose to sit. 

My matcha is premium ceremonial grade from Japan and here you can see an usucha (thin) serving in my beautiful chawan (crafted tea bowl). One of the tea utensils is a chasen (bamboo whisk) and this is used to whisk the tea vigorously; hence the bubbles. All very focused, very meditative. The tea (especially if high grade like mine) is smooth and velvety. 

Healthy for the body and the mind.

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Taken in: Australia / New South Wales / Newcastle / Merewether (show map)

Taken on: August 16, 2018

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