Japanese Chado Matcha Green Tea Ceremony

It is our privilege to film this beautiful Chado ceremony, which has been an important inspiration for TEALEAVES since our founding in 1994. We gratefully thank our friends Kazue Kojima, June Yoriko Tanemura, and Yasuko Takahashi who all practice the Japanese Way of Tea in Vancouver.
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Visit the Nitobe Memorial Garden for an opportunity to experience the tea ceremony: www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/nit...
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[@pumpkingamebox]

Not sure what is scarier. Having tea with the Queen of England or making a mistake in the ceremony?

[@natshenkin]

Can I have a cup of tea please ? (6 hours later) thank you.

[@TheSeanoops]

I’d love to hear the history and symbolism behind this explained.

[@everlasting9292]

This was beautiful and mezmerizing to watch. It does not at all seem like the ceremony was almost a half hour long! I've seen people complain and poke fun at how long it takes to make tea, but this video shows that it is not just about making tea. It is about enjoying tea and life and connecting with what is important.

[@BaileyZLeone]

I wish there was someone to explain step-by-step what's going on. It is obviously a beautiful ceremony but I don't understand what's going on.

[@xebatansis]

This was so beautiful, I almost forgot to drink my coffee.

[@Jaydoggy531]

This is absolutely fascinating and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I only just recently learned of this tradition. I wonder is there a way to experience such an amazing thing as a spectator, or even a completely ignorant participant without offending or intruding on a great tradition?

[@XxrazorxmintxX]

My cat keeps looking for the birds haha

[@blurkkies]

Starbucks lines in Japan must move very slowly.

[@BryanCheong]

This is gorgeous. Their movements are so fluid and graceful. The whole setting is so simple and elegant.

[@Astrobuni]

Whenever I feel stressed or anxious, I come to this video. So relaxing...

[@TealeavesCo]

Want to explore more Chadō from the amazing Yasuko Takahashi? You can watch our new film here:

[@duanescot]

This is what I love about Japan, such ties to the old world as well as the new, and so many beautiful ceremonies like this to watch

[@Faerie_King]

the gracefulness in restraint, the beauty in empty space, a moment of the commonplace elevated to sublime art, the western world so often is too loud to hear the music in silence. thank you for the beautiful gift of this ceremony

[@user-gk4gf8og1r]

綺麗なお点前は、心が落ち着きます。。

[@scottywarren3498]

Beautiful Video, the best part is the quietness! As well as the entire ceremony itself. I really hope they will produce MORE of these ceremonies in the future, perhaps different ones with the change of each season!

[@NonsensicalEmporium]

This is beautiful, an amazing traditional art. Every slow movement is relaxing and I smiled through this whole expeince. 😊

[@tahsinozgur8694]

I thinkmit's not about the tea, but the meditative peace the ritual provides. We once saw a demonstration in the Japanese tea huose in Munich and were impressed. Here I missed the soft small talk of the host and guest (there was a bit but it was silent); it made such a pleasing contrast with the formality of the ritual.

[@robinstrickler2302]

Some people said they'd like to know more about what is going on.

[@SuperSoundtracks]

Watching everything being done so quietly and meticulously has an amazing calming effect on me.