Sado (Japanese tea ceremony)

Sado, also known as the Japanese Tea Ceremony, is a traditional cultural practice centered around the preparation, serving, and enjoying powdered green tea (matcha). It emphasizes aesthetics, mindfulness, and harmony, often taking place in a carefully designed setting called a tea room. Participants follow precise rituals that reflect Japanese values such as respect, tranquility, and appreciation of beauty. The ceremony is not merely about drinking tea but about fostering connection, mindfulness, and spiritual harmony through disciplined, deliberate actions and meaningful gestures. It embodies a refined art form that highlights the importance of presence and simplicity.