The Book of Tea

Posted by semoshorts on December 5, 2010 at 9:08pm

Written by Okakura Kakuzo the Book of Tea was first published in 1906. Kakuzo discusses the impact of tea (and what he refers to as teaism) on Japanese culture especially the virtue of simplicity.

A Librivox recording.

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TheMadBlonde December 5, 2010 at 9:22pm

Ooh, thank you! I've heard a lot about this book but have never read it. This sounds both informative & soothing.
- semoshorts > TheMadBlonde December 6, 2010 at 4:47am
  
  Soothing as a good cup of tea.
semoshorts December 5, 2010 at 9:15pm

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