The Importance of Tea

Tea has had a strong influence in uniting people of different nationalties to drink tea or chai together for several years

Over time tea houses began to appear across large cities making tea more accessible outside of elite society. As it grew in popularity and accessibility, thanks to the development of sophisticated trade routes, tea became associated with homeliness.

In Japan, tea is more than just a hot drink It's had a lot of meaning within the culture A simple cup of tea represents purity, tranquillity, respect and harmony and a lot of preparation goes into this important event