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Tea began as a medicinal plant in ancient China, eventually becoming a symbol of refined leisure in poetry by the eighth century. By the fifteenth century, the tradition crossed into Japan, where it was elevated into Teaism, a philosophy that celebrates purity, harmony, and the beauty of daily life. The book examines how this cultural practice influenced societal customs, etiquette, and the broader aesthetic values of East Asian civilization.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Okakura Kakuzo
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