Etiquette for Guests During Tea Ceremonies

Etiquette for Guests

During Tea

Ceremonies

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The standard number of guests for a

small meeting is between 4-5. Guests

have certain roles during the ceremony.

Shokyaku is the guest of honor, Jikyaku

is the second guest, the rest are Kyaku

and the last guest is called Tsume. OolongDragon.com

The Tsume

have a special

rank and

designated

seating in the

Chashitsu

(tearoom). OolongDragon.com

The Shokyaku, or the guest of honor , is

the primary person to communicate with

the Teishu.

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The Shokyaku asks the

Teishu questions about

the tea utensils such as

their origin.

The Shokyayu

should always

ask politely and

thank the

Teishu.

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To be eaten only

after the Teishu

has already

warmed the

Chawan with hot

water from the

Kama and has

disposed of the

waste water.

• Get the tea bowl or chawan

• Bow

• Prepare to drink the tea

• Clean the rim

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The Shokyaku asks the guests if

they want more tea. If not, they

will request the Teishu to clean

up and end the ceremony.

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