Silence is also an important aspect of Japanese tea ceremonies. It gives participants a chance to reflect on every step of ...

A centuries-old practice rooted in mindfulness and impermanence now finds itself repackaged as a global lifestyle aesthetic.

One of Japan’s most recognizable cultural practices – the Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, or chadō – is being reshaped by tourism, wellness culture and social media. Matcha, the Japanese ...