chado

/ ˈtʃɑːdəʊ, ˌtʃɑːnɔːˈyuː, ˈsɑːdəʊ /

noun

1. the Japanese tea ceremony

Word History and Origins

Origin of chado¹

from Japanese cha or sa tea (from Chinese cha ) + dō way (from Chinese tao ); chanoyu literally: tea's hot water

Example Sentences

Owner Yuko Uyesugi is an expert in the centuries-old Chado tea ceremony, which is the ritualistic preparation of green tea, meant to provide a relaxing break from everyday life.

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Chado, or the way of tea, is very different.

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In your time at Chozen-ji you studied kendo — the way of the sword — and chado — the way of tea.

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Chado is remarkable because it incorporates philosophy and all the art forms — cooking, calligraphy, aesthetics, the tea itself and the sweets, ceramics — it really is a whole integrated space when you are in the tearoom.

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For 4 ounces of blooming tea, purchase via Chado’s website for $35.90.

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