Tea Bowls
THE TEA CEREMONY, "Cha no yu," meaning "hot water
for tea" in Japanese and called the "tea ceremony" in
English, can last three to four hours and includes the
serving of thick and thin tea and a meal. A special room is
designated for the tea ceremony, either part of the house
or in a corner of the garden. Tea rooms range in size from
approximately 12 to 20 square feet. The building materials
are plain and natural, the setting is quiet, simple and
tranquil. The ambience is one of harmony, reverence,
purity and calm.