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English articles on seasonal names, the history of chanoyu, and the small details that enrich a tea gathering.
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History of Urasenke
A simple overview of Urasenke history, from Sen no Rikyu to the present, with key names and concepts explained.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for September
Seasonal mei ideas for September tea gatherings, including Hakuro, Shubun, Choyo, chrysanthemums, moon-viewing, and autumn insects.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for August
Seasonal mei ideas for August tea gatherings, including Risshu, Shosho, Obon, welcoming fires, floating lanterns, and early autumn sounds.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for July
Seasonal mei ideas for July tea gatherings, including Tanabata, Shosho, Taisho, star festival motifs, water sprinkling, and wind bells.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for June
Seasonal mei ideas for June tea gatherings, including Boshu, Geshi, rainy season, midyear purification, hydrangeas, and fireflies.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for May
Seasonal mei ideas for May tea gatherings, including Rikka, Shoman, Hachijuhachiya, Tango no Sekku, and fresh greenery.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for April
Seasonal mei ideas for April tea gatherings, including Seimei, Kokuu, Kanbutsue, cherry blossoms, young bamboo, and rice seedling motifs.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for March
Seasonal mei ideas for March tea gatherings, including Keichitsu, Shunbun, Hinamatsuri, young grass, spring rain, and blossom motifs.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for February
Seasonal mei ideas for February tea gatherings, including Setsubun, Risshun, Usui, plum, and early spring motifs.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for January
Seasonal mei ideas for January tea gatherings, including hatsugama and New Year motifs.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for November
Seasonal mei ideas for November tea gatherings, including Ritto, Shosetsu, robiraki, kuchikiri, autumn foliage, and early-winter rain.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for December
Seasonal mei ideas for December tea gatherings, including Taisetsu, Toji, Shiwasu, year-end motifs, snow, ice, and winter stillness.
Tea Scoop Names (Mei) for October
Seasonal mei ideas for October tea gatherings, including Kanro, Soko, the later moon, passing rain, clear autumn skies, and harvest motifs.
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