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When many people think of tea, they often picture a mug with a simple, translucent bag of dried leaves steeped for a few minutes before enjoying with a good book. But the culture surrounding Japanese tea makes it much more than just a beverage—it's the heart of a centuries-old cultural tradition centered on mindfulness, hospitality, and human connection. Known as Chadō (茶道) or Chanoyu (茶の湯)—literally "The Way of Tea"—the Japanese tea ceremony is a carefully choreographed practice that...

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