Why is proper etiquette important?
“In the tea ceremony, we express our feelings of gratitude in silence. Action speaks louder than words.” If a guest holds a tea bowl properly, it will relieve a host who selected a precious bowl for him. Proper etiquette indicates gratitude. Once the rules of tea are understood, a person will have no trouble if invited to a tea ceremony. When receiving matcha in a casual setting or in a Japanese residence, the rules can be modified.
