<      >  
 

A single cup of tea

  
When preparing koicha forget the ceremony and pay attention to preparing good tea. Do not lose the rhythm of your breathing.
Prepare a cup of delicious tea.

Sen no Rikyû

After the meal the host calls the guests back to the tearoom with a gong.

The mood is peaceful. The fragrance of the tea permeates the silence.

 One cup of tea

10 / 15

Once upon a time Rikyu had been invited by a tea planter. In his excitement he trembled so much, that he dropped the tea scoop.

Still Rikyu said:

"This was the best tea I ever hosted!

This man only wanted to offer a cup of tea with all his heart, without worrying about any mistakes.

I was moved by his sincerity."