Tea Stories: Japan

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• Ausra Burg

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• Etnografia

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Tea Stories: Japan is a unique exploration of tea culture in Japan. Through the narratives of individuals whose lives are deeply rooted in the world of tea, it reveals elements of Japanese tea culture that are not easily discoverable. The stories are set within the Kyoto and Shizuoka prefectures – both important regions for tea production. They include a farmer who looks after the tea bushes and harvests the tea, a factory worker who processes the leaves, and highly skilled artisans – from the finest ceramicists to a poetic wagashi sweet-maker.Interest in Japanese tea and tea culture has grown in recent years, and although Japan is known throughout the world for its long-standing traditions and ritualised customs, there are still many esoteric facets.With rich imagery, Tea Stories: Japan provides an insight into how tea forms an integral part of people’s lives in Japan. It presents an intimate examination of tea’s evolution and contemporary uses – tea recipes included, customs and processes, rare and regional teas, teaware details and function, and various schools of the Japanese tea ceremony.This book will appeal to readers who have an interest in Japan and its culture and to readers curious about speciality tea – both those who know very little about Japanese tea and want to learn more, and those who want to dig deeper into this captivating subject.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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