September 26, 2008, Newsletter Issue #4: Learn About Asian Tea Ceremonies with Green Tea Books

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If you love the beautiful simplicity of Asian tea ceremonies but aren't sure how to recreate one of these serenely elegant ceremonies in your own home, you may want to do some research by reading some green tea books. Whether you have been enjoying tea for many years or you have yet to brew your first cup, you can find a book that will guide you as you try to attain the goal of a perfect tea ceremony.

To people who are new to the art of making green tea, it may seem that some of the steps in a traditional tea ceremony aren't that important. However, no matter how basic something may seem, each step should be done with the utmost care and attention to detail. Of course, no one attains perfection overnight. In fact, most people feel that you can never create the perfect tea ceremony.

Chado the Way of Tea by Sasaki Sanmi is a comprehensive guide to choosing the proper elements for a perfect tea experience. For people who are just learning about tea ceremonies, this book may be a bit overwhelming. However, if you've been dabbling in the art of the tea ceremony and have some knowledge of the different steps, then this book is a good choice.

Tea Ceremony by Shozo Sato is ideal for people who want a simple, easy to understand, book that will help them create their very first tea ceremony. While this book was written for children, it is a factual and useful guide filled with easy to understand photos and clear instructions.

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