{"product_id":"tea-culture-of-japan-9780300146929","title":"Tea Culture of Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eImported to Japan from China during the 9th century  the custom of serving tea did not become widespread until the 13th century. By the late 15th and 16th centuries  tea was ceremonially prepared by a skilled tea master and served to guests in a tranquil setting. This way of preparing tea became known as chanoyu  literally hot water for tea.  This elegant book explores the aesthetics and history of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony  examining the nature of tea collections and the links between connoisseurship  politics  and international relations. It also surveys current practices and settings in light of the ongoing transformation of the tradition in contemporary tea houses. Among the precious objects discussed and pictured are ceramic tea bowls  wooden tea scoops  metal sake pourers  and lacquered incense containers  as well as folding screens that evoke the historical settings of serving tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651593003061,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300146922","price":252.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300146929_63c1ca07-965a-4cdb-98df-61867398e548.jpg?v=1781836166","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/tea-culture-of-japan-9780300146929","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}