tea
The Tea Ceremony is the traditional Japanese etiquette of preparing and drinking tea when one has guests. In sadou, special powdered tea, different from ordinary Japanese tea is chiefly used. Sen-N0-Rikyu , in the 16th century, brought sadou to perfection by incorporating the simple aesthetic values known as wabi (subtle taste) and sabi (elegant simplicity) and the concept that every single encounter never repeats in a lifetime (ichigo ichie). To make the encounter important, the host prepares with deep sincerity, and uses implements such as a hanging scroll or flowers in the alcove to set the setting.