Das Buch vom Tee

Kakuzo Okakura's book "The Book of Tea," first published in 1906, is not only a delicate poetic introduction to the ceremony of tea enjoyment but also provides enlightening insights into the secrets of Japanese culture. In seven chapters, it narrates the close connection between the tea culture and Taoism and Zen teachings, describes its influence on architecture and art, particularly on the floral arrangement art of Ikebana, and illustrates how deeply ritual tea preparation is rooted in the Japanese way of life.