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	Tea ceremony - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A tea ceremony is a ritualised form of making tea.
		One can also refer to the whole set of rituals, tools etc. used in such ceremonies as tea culture.
		There are a variety of tea ceremonies available.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tea_ceremony (104 words)

	Encyclopedia: Korean Tea Ceremony
		Tea ceremonies are now being revived in Korea as a way to find relaxation and harmony in the fast-paced new Korean culture, and continuing in the long tradition of intangible Korean art.
		Tea ceremonies have always been used for important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, remembrance of old friends, and increasingly a way to rediscovering the joys of Seon meditation.
		Tea regions were famous for producing teas with characteristic compositions of the five taste elements: Jeju island, contemporarily, has teas with more salt in them due to ocean winds; other elements are brought out by different means of cooking the leaves, or hardness of water.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Korean-Tea-Ceremony (1732 words)

	Korean Tea sets and Tea ceremony
		These rites differ from ordinary tea ceremonies and can be categorized as dedication rites for various deities and rituals for offering tea to people.The object of a dedication rite may be Buddha, an ancestral or family god, the god of a mountain, or even the silkworm god.
		Tea became a refreshment for dispelling muddled thoughts and inducing self-discipline for those who studied and meditated; not only is tea a stimulant, but its taste depends on a careful,focused preparing.
		From early on, Korean Buddhists recognized the tea ceremony as a form of meditation, as it was in China and Japan.
	asiarecipe.com /kortea.html (1018 words)

	Korean Tea: The Korean Way of Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The tea ceremony, or chanoyu, is an aesthetic pastime unique to Japan that features the serving and drinking of macha, a powdered green tea.
		The ceremony developed under the influence of Zen Buddhism, the aim of which is, in simple terms, to purify the soul by becoming one with nature.
		As an aesthetic pursuit, the tea ceremony involves the apprecia- tion of the room in which it is held, the garden attached to the room, the utensils used in serving the tea, and the decor of the setting, such as a hanging scroll or a flower arrangement.
	www.easterntea.com /tea/panyaro.htm (1460 words)

	Semmy Lee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Most important among them are ceramics: the tea-caddy, the tea bowl, the flower vase, the incense burner, the incense container, the water jar, the ladle rest, the rest for the cover of the jar, the ash container, the cake bowl, the plate to place charcoal brazier, and candle-holders and other paraphernalia for decoration and atmosphere.
		Furthermore, such utensils used in the light dinner served before the tea rite called the kaiseki, food dishes and bowls, wine bottles and wine cups are to be numbered, the majority of implements for use in the tea-ceremony are pieces of ceramics.
		All the objects used during the tea ceremony are carefully selected by the host after a deep study of his treasures.
	www.andrew.cmu.edu /course/60-105/finals/Lee_S/lee_s.html (1257 words)

	Tea Ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		However, it was not until the introduction of Matcha (powdered green tea) by the priest Jojin, studying in China in the11th century, that tea-drinking began for medicinal use, and as an aid in Zen meditation.
		Rikkyu's tea ceremony is remembered in part for his introduction of koraimono (Korean objects, which he purported held qualities markedly different from those of Japanese and Chinese arts) and in his promotion of the new pottery known as Raku, which would eventually become the preferred pottery form for tea bowls, or chawan.
		The appreciation and value of the utensils of tea: tea bowls, tea jars (chaire), and water jars (Mizusashi), to name a few, are not only in their aesthetic properties, but in their use and exchange in tea ceremony.
	www.blueandwhiteamerica.com /tea.html (422 words)

	Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Tea is a caffeine-containing beverage, an infusion made by steeping the dried leaves or buds of the shrub Camellia sinensis in hot water for a few minutes.
		Tea is grown primarily in China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, Australia, Argentina, and Kenya.
		Tea is a hugely popular beverage among the Sri-Lankan people, and part of its land is surrounded by the many hills of tea plantations that spread for miles and miles round.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Tea.htm (4957 words)

	Teance Fine Teas
		He was the publisher of Tea Trade, the magazine of the tea industry, and was involved in the founding of the American Premium Tea Institute (now known as Specialty Tea Institute).
		Historically, these teas are produced in the southern part of the Yunnan province, and traded in the town of Pu-erh.
		The Korean Tea Ceremony practiced in Buddhist temples is like temple life itself, simple and performed with a quiet mind.
	www.teance.com /tearoom_pevents.html (591 words)

	Tea Ceremony Utensils
		The first tea ceremonies in Japan, starting in the late Kamakura period (1185-1336), were introduced by Zen monks returning from China with the Sung-dynasty form of powdered tea.
		A part of the tea ceremony grew out of gatherings hosted by samurai and aristocrats, whose purpose was the viewing of beautiful imported artifacts (in the case of samurai, spoils of war).
		The Raku kiln was established by Chojiro (1516-1592) at the direction of the tea master Sen-no Rikyu for the purpose of producing tea bowls to use in his tea ceremonies.
	www.dmh.net /raku98/RAKU.html (1150 words)

	Welcome Home to the Way of Tea
		When drinking tea, the cultivation of a good mind, attitude and posture are essential.
		Balance and harmony are the root of traditional tea and these traditional philosophies are the foundation for the mind, body and spirit.
		Drinking tea is a way of life, which combined with exercise, nutrition and proper mental conditioning becomes a tool for creating a well balanced life.
	www.ohtc.com /Artoftea/Home.htm (314 words)

	Tea Knowledge Base: Korean Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The green teas are often listed under various poetic names, the most commonly used being Chaksolcha which, you may be told, means `sparrow tongues' to indicate that it is made with the smallest leaves.
		As for the modern history of tea in Korea, after centuries of neglect, early in the 19th century, the great Confucian scholar Tasan (Chong Yag-yong) was exiled for many years to his mother's home at Kangjin in South Cholla Province.
		He played a major role in the Korean Independence Movement, and founded several schools and a university after 1945, as well as being the teacher of virtually all the leading figures in the modern Korean tea revival.
	www.easterntea.com /tea/koreantea.htm (684 words)

	Korean tea pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Their History of Tea is especially worth reading.
		In Taipei there is what claims to be "the world's largest tea museum." The largest stock of teas available for purchase in Europe is probably that found at the French firm of Mariage freres with almost 500 different teas listed.
		The most widely sold brand of tea in Korea is Sulloc Tea, which is produced on a large scale using mechanical methods.
	www.sogang.ac.kr /~anthony/kortea.htm (707 words)

	UCLA Asia Institute :: Story, Print Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Presented by the Korean Tea Ritual Association L.A. The Korean Tea Ceremony or Da Do (The Way of Tea) is a time-honored institution that is rooted in Korean tradition.
		The traditional Korean costume is known as the Hanbok.
		Koreans continue to wear these elegant short jackets and long skirts which on special ceremonies such as weddings and on traditional holidays.
	www.isop.ucla.edu /asia/printevent.asp?eventid=1884 (213 words)

	Han Woo-Ri > Festival Events > Art, Music & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A Korean bonsai master sponsored by the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection on the Weyerhaeuser campus will demonstrate the art of bonsai at the festival and at the Collection.
		Presented by Jina Baker, of Federal Way, the traditional Korean tea ceremony is the highest essence of Korean manners, dress, music, food and dance.
		The rules stipulated that the traditional tea ceremony be performed for only five specific occasions: celebrations, state weddings, military ceremonies, welcoming foreign leaders, and for funerals.
	www.hanwoorifestival.org /korean/festival_events/arts_culture (252 words)

	Tea - Unipedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The water for fl teas should be added at the boiling point (100°C or 212°F), except for very delicate Darjeeling teas, where slightly lower temperatures are recommended.
		Water for green tea, according to most accounts, should be around 80°C to 85°C (176°F to 185°F)— the higher the quality of the leaves, the lower the temperature.
		Classification and Nomenclature of the Tea Plant (http://www.tocklai.org/about_tea/tea_class.htm) From the Tea Reasearch Association's Toklai labs, Assam.
	www.unipedia.info /Tea.html (4971 words)

	[Korean Centennial 1903-2003] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		According to Kim, the centrality of tea in the royal palace is something that cannot be over-emphasized.
		The rules stipulated that tea ceremonies be performed for five specific occasions: celebrations, a state wedding, a military ceremony, welcoming foreign leaders and funerals.
		Donald Kim is the chairman of the Korean Centennial committee.
	koreancentennial.org /korfes.htm (1317 words)

	Char Asian-Pacific Study Room -
		A demonstration of the rarely-seen Korean tea ceremony by students from Pusan Women's Junior College, with whom Kapi`olani Community College holds a cooperative agreement.
		As a gesture of friendship, the tea ceremony utensils were donated to the Char Room to be used when they return to Hawaii.
		Presentation ceremony and luncheon for dignitaries and friends to honor the anniversary date of Dr.
	library.kcc.hawaii.edu /char/activities/chronicle.htm (1593 words)

	Tea Glorious Tea: June 2005
		Rooibos, a caffeine-free tisane or herbal tea, is growing in popularity in the United States and around the world.
		Red or green rooibos may either be unblended, blended with complimentary fruit flavors such as mango or pineapple, or flavored with vanilla or caramel, for example.
		Rooibos tea can be substituted for water in any recipe such as sweet breads and cakes, as a natural meat tenderizer, or as a soup base.
	tea4you.blogspot.com /2005_06_01_tea4you_archive.html (404 words)

	Tea Glorious Tea: August 2005
		As the tea ball infuses in hot water, the leaves unfurl and the opened ball looks like a chrysanthemum.
		The presentation is wonderfully evocative of a tea bush high in the mists of an estate.
		Because the tea is compressed, it retains its quality for several years if stored properly.
	tea4you.blogspot.com /2005_08_01_tea4you_archive.html (458 words)

	www.franchia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		These tea sets are ideal to use when sharing tea time with family and friends or when performing the traditional Korean tea ceremony.
		Crafted in the style of "Bun-Cheong," use of light brown or brown ceramics, the absence of design shows off its rich monotone color.
		The ideal set to share tea time with family and friends.
	www.franchia.com /shop_sets.html (249 words)

	Tea Stores in the Washngton DC Area
		They have a great sense of the beauty, serenity and ceremony that's often interwoven with tea in different cultures around the world.
		Rockville, MD Tea rooms around the US When shopping for tea, please consider looking for products that are listed as Fair Trade Certified.
		Over 120,000 tea pickers and their families are currently benefiting from Fair Trade in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, China, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
	localdc.com /teastores.htm (308 words)

	SummerStage Central Park
		A warm tea (110 types are sold) combined with their finger sandwiches and delicious scones make this a perfect afternoon stop.
		To begin, a tea tray with your choice of two teas, one for the beginning and one for after the meal is presented.
		Over one hundred teas are available to accompany a great assortment of tea sandwiches, scones with Devon cream and raspberry preserves, and freshly baked goods for a proper afternoon tea.
	www.tmcny.com /newsletters/34Tpalors-spas-tsqr.htm (2885 words)

	Han Woo-Ri > Festival Events > Art, Music & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Korean bonsai master Su Hyung Yoo demonstrates the art of bonsai at the festival and the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection on the Weyerhaeuser campus, celebrating nature in the miniature.
		Reflecting the highest essence of manner, dress and custom, Jin-a Park Baker performs a traditional Korean tea ceremony.
		Myung Soo Song presents and explains the meaning and customs of a traditional Korean wedding ceremony and its use of a variety of symbolic objects.
	www.hanwoorifestival.org /_festival_events/arts_culture (251 words)

	bleu et blanc/Blue & White America, Inc. Directory
		They are made in a timely and costly process where molten iron is poured in mold made of sand and clay, after which the form is tempered in a furnace and finished with minor surface work.
		This is a very simple and handsome example of ceremonial type bronze work, probably more common to see used in temples versus home settings.
		Interest in Choson ceramics began in the 15c in Japan, and by the latter part of the 16c the tea bowls known as “Koryo” or “Korai chawan” saw frequent use in tea ceremony.
	www.trocadero.com /blueandwhiteamerica/catalog10.html (1222 words)

	Special Events
		A group of Korean drummers and dancers perform a traditional Korean farmers dance in celebration of the visit of Jimmy Carter.
		On Friday afternoon, as our work week was ending, the Korean drum and gong band appeared once again to introduce the dedication ceremony.
		At the dedication ceremony the future owners of the houses we were building were introduced.
	www.csun.edu /~hcgeo007/festivities.html (418 words)

	Korea
		One of the best-known dishes of the Korean culture is spicy pickled (fermented) vegetables, also known as Kimchi.
		With the help of four generations of Yoo's, participants learn to make Kimchi and are welcome to take home a sample of their work.
		Learning customary Korean etiquette is also available upon interest.
	www.lifeinkorea.com /Tours/340/C (171 words)

	KSCI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On Wednesday, November 2 at 7PM at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. FREE admission and open to public.
		The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles offers a Korean Tea Ceremony and tasting every month hosted by the Korean Tea Ritual Association of Los Angeles.
		Event will be held at 7PM(The First Thursday of the month) at the Korean Cultural Center located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
	www.kscitv.com /community/communitycalendar.asp?MONTHADD=0 (1230 words)

	Experience LA : Los Angeles Koreatown Metro Adventure Planning Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Grab lunch at the food court serving a variety of Korean food ranging from Korean barbecue to Korean style noodles, to spicy tofu casserole (soon tofu), to bim-bim-bap (rice with vegetables and meat served sizzling in a hot stone pot).
		You can see Korean art exhibits, artifacts and a resource library on Korea and Korean culture.
		If you don't have time for a tea ceremony, stop in for traditional hot and cold teas.
	www.experiencela.com /MA_koreatown.htm (455 words)

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