The Book Of Tea

Cultural

Author: Kakuzō Okakura

Written in 1906 by a future philosopher, curator and Zen teacher, this book, which was intended to be read aloud in a famous salon, interweaves the history of tea with Japanese society. It also contains essays on spirituality, poetry and art…..Read More

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