Matcha tea ceremony: history and tradition

Matcha tea is a drink originally from China, although very classic in Japan, which became present during the Song dynasty in the 10th century. We are talking about a classic drink that is characterized by having a series of healthy properties. Its preparation process has become a protocol act with ceremonial characteristics known in different ways as chanoyu, sado, the path of tea, among others. This ritual has become one of the cultural expressions of Eastern countries, which every visitor who likes and enjoys Eastern traditions should know and experience. If you haven't tried it, it's time you did. We are sure that its flavor will captivate you. Matcha tea is obtained from the camellia sinensis plant, after a laborious process that begins with the individual selection of each leaf. The leaves go through different procedures. First, the leaves are subjected to a steam bath that gives rise to Aracha tea. Then, the veins of the leaves and stem are separated to give rise to Tencha tea. Finally, in the last process the leaves are ground to create matcha tea. This procedure guarantees the best practices for its preparation.

Steps to prepare the matcha tea ceremony

The ceremony is a formal ritual that begins with the presence of two basic Japanese instruments called: chashaku, a small spoon made of bamboo, and the chasen, a whisk also made of bamboo responsible for generating the foam that rests on the top of the spoon. infusion.

During the ceremony the following ritual is performed:

1. Take two measures of matcha powder using the chashaku reference and pour them into 75 ml of hot water. Tradition says that during the tea ceremony four fundamental principles necessary to achieve the transformation of human consciousness are present. They are: Wa: Harmony Kei: Respect Sei: Purity Jaku: Tranquility

MATCHA TEA CEREMONY WORKSHOP

At Casa Perris we organize tea ceremony workshops in which we can learn and enjoy this authentic and traditional Japanese ceremony. Led by Ms. Minoru Shiraishi, of the lineage of the Ura Senke School (裏千家. lit. "the back estate of the Sen family?"), one of the main schools of the Japanese tea ceremony and whose origin dates back to the XVI of our era. Do you want more information about our workshops? Write to us at info@casaperris.com

MATCHA TEA CEREMONY WORKSHOPS FOR COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS