Japanese Tea Ceremony in Philadelphia

General Information

Tea Hyakka Magazine The site is no longer being updated, but it contains many interesting and informative articles about chanoyu. Much of the information on this site is difficult to find in English.

Chado Encyclopedia An informative wiki (a site which can be edited or added to by its users). It’s geared toward experienced tea people, so beginners may want to start elsewhere and come back here to fill in the gaps.

Tea Club Written by a Japanese practitioner, this page is geared toward non-Japanese practitioners. Includes a helpful chart explaining the differences between the various tea schools.

Introduction to Tea Basic information about chanoyu, including the procedure for guests to follow.

Furo Temae A series of pages takes visitors step by step through the procedure for preparing usucha, or thin tea, in the summer (furo) season.

World in a Bowl of Tea A site dedicated to a book of the same name which discusses kaiseki, the food served during a tea ceremony. Site includes recipes and seasonal information.

A Glimpse at Chanoyu A Western woman going to a tea gathering for the first time describes her experience.

Japanese Sencha Service School Site dedicated to the sencha tea ceremony.

Schools of Tea Ceremony

Official Urasenke Web Site The official site of the Urasenke school in Kyoto, the school that our teachers and students belong to.

Urasenke Midorikai Alumni Association Group formed to help former students at Midorikai — Urasenke's foreign-student school in Kyoto — keep in touch with each other.

Official Omoteseke Web Site Omotesenke is Urasenke’s sister school, and there are many Omotesenke teachers and students here in the United States. Their home site has extensive information in English.

Enshu Sado An alternative to the better-known “Sen” schools, this school traces its lineage back to Kobori Enshu, one of Sen no Rikyu’s disciples.

Regional Tea Groups

(Note: U.S. locations are listed alphabetically. There are many more tea groups that don’t have sites that we know of, so if you don’t see your area here, try a web search or contact the nearest Japanese cultural association.)

Urasenke Europe A portal site for chanoyu groups in Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, hosted by Urasenke London.

BOSTON: Urasenke Boston A Urasenke-affiliated school in Boston.

CHICAGO: Chicago Chanoyu Center Urasenke-affiliated school in Chicago.

CHICAGO: Japanese Culture Center The center offers courses in chanoyu at each of its three Chicago-based branches.

CENTRAL FLORIDA: Omotesenke of Florida The Omotesenke tea school's Florida branch. Includes a lot of good information about tea in general and the Omotesenke style specifically.

LOS ANGELES: Urasenke Los Angeles Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Los Angeles.

NEW MEXICO: Chado New Mexico Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Taos, New Mexico. This group also has affiliated teachers in Arizona.

NEW YORK: Urasenke New York The New York branch of the Urasenke tea school.

OTTAWA, CANADA: Camellia Teas of Ottawa Omoteseke-affiliated tea school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

PORTLAND, OREGON: Issoan Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Portland, Oregon.

SAN FRANCISCO: Urasenke Foundation San Francisco The offical Urasenke branch in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO: Chanoyu.com A site sponsored by teachers Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia in San Francisco.

SANTA BARBARA: Chanoyu of Santa Barbara Urasenke-affiliated tea group in Santa Barbara, CA.

SEATTLE: Urasenke Seattle The Seattle branch of the Urasenke tea school.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Urasenke D.C. The Washington D.C. branch of the Urasenke tea school.

Tea Arts, Essays, & Discussion

The New Way of Tea This exhibition in New York explored some experimental new tea spaces and utensils as well as featuring some exquisite antiques. This site preserves many photos from the exhibition.

E-Yakimono A site dedicated to Japanese pottery of all types, including many kilns and objects used in chanoyu. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject.

Pine Creek Pottery Willi Singleton is a local potter who spent many years as an apprentice in Japan. He makes all types of high-fired stoneware, including tea utensils.

Making Tea Whisks A site dedicated to some traditional arts of Japan. It includes a description of the process of making a chasen (tea whisk), with pictures.

History of the Tetsubin Extensive information on the history and cultural associations of the tetsubin, the iron pot used in certain types of tea ceremony.

Tea and Baskets An article describing the influence of chanoyu on the design and creation of bamboo baskets.

Chanoyu: An Anthropological Perspective An anthropologist takes a close look at tea.

Sweet Persimmon Blog Blog maintained by Marjorie Yap, a tea ceremony instructor based in Portland, Oregon. For information about taking lessons with them, visit their web site.

Wakeiseijaku An e-mail discussion group for people who practice, or have an interest in, tea ceremony.








				General Information Tea Hyakka Magazine The site is no longer being updated, but it contains many interesting and informative articles about chanoyu. Much of the information on this site is difficult to find in English. Chado Encyclopedia An informative wiki (a site which can be edited or added to by its users). It’s geared toward experienced tea people, so beginners may want to start elsewhere and come back here to fill in the gaps. Tea Club Written by a Japanese practitioner, this page is geared toward non-Japanese practitioners. Includes a helpful chart explaining the differences between the various tea schools. Introduction to Tea Basic information about chanoyu, including the procedure for guests to follow. Furo Temae A series of pages takes visitors step by step through the procedure for preparing usucha, or thin tea, in the summer (furo) season. World in a Bowl of Tea A site dedicated to a book of the same name which discusses kaiseki, the food served during a tea ceremony. Site includes recipes and seasonal information. A Glimpse at Chanoyu A Western woman going to a tea gathering for the first time describes her experience. Japanese Sencha Service School Site dedicated to the sencha tea ceremony. Schools of Tea Ceremony Official Urasenke Web Site The official site of the Urasenke school in Kyoto, the school that our teachers and students belong to. Urasenke Midorikai Alumni Association Group formed to help former students at Midorikai — Urasenke's foreign-student school in Kyoto — keep in touch with each other. Official Omoteseke Web Site Omotesenke is Urasenke’s sister school, and there are many Omotesenke teachers and students here in the United States. Their home site has extensive information in English. Enshu Sado An alternative to the better-known “Sen” schools, this school traces its lineage back to Kobori Enshu, one of Sen no Rikyu’s disciples. Regional Tea Groups (Note: U.S. locations are listed alphabetically. There are many more tea groups that don’t have sites that we know of, so if you don’t see your area here, try a web search or contact the nearest Japanese cultural association.) Urasenke Europe A portal site for chanoyu groups in Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, hosted by Urasenke London. BOSTON: Urasenke Boston A Urasenke-affiliated school in Boston. CHICAGO: Chicago Chanoyu Center Urasenke-affiliated school in Chicago. CHICAGO: Japanese Culture Center The center offers courses in chanoyu at each of its three Chicago-based branches. CENTRAL FLORIDA: Omotesenke of Florida The Omotesenke tea school's Florida branch. Includes a lot of good information about tea in general and the Omotesenke style specifically. LOS ANGELES: Urasenke Los Angeles Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Los Angeles. NEW MEXICO: Chado New Mexico Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Taos, New Mexico. This group also has affiliated teachers in Arizona. NEW YORK: Urasenke New York The New York branch of the Urasenke tea school. OTTAWA, CANADA: Camellia Teas of Ottawa Omoteseke-affiliated tea school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. PORTLAND, OREGON: Issoan Urasenke-affiliated tea school in Portland, Oregon. SAN FRANCISCO: Urasenke Foundation San Francisco The offical Urasenke branch in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO: Chanoyu.com A site sponsored by teachers Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia in San Francisco. SANTA BARBARA: Chanoyu of Santa Barbara Urasenke-affiliated tea group in Santa Barbara, CA. SEATTLE: Urasenke Seattle The Seattle branch of the Urasenke tea school. WASHINGTON, D.C.: Urasenke D.C. The Washington D.C. branch of the Urasenke tea school. Tea Arts, Essays, & Discussion The New Way of Tea This exhibition in New York explored some experimental new tea spaces and utensils as well as featuring some exquisite antiques. This site preserves many photos from the exhibition. E-Yakimono A site dedicated to Japanese pottery of all types, including many kilns and objects used in chanoyu. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject. Pine Creek Pottery Willi Singleton is a local potter who spent many years as an apprentice in Japan. He makes all types of high-fired stoneware, including tea utensils. Making Tea Whisks A site dedicated to some traditional arts of Japan. It includes a description of the process of making a chasen (tea whisk), with pictures. History of the Tetsubin Extensive information on the history and cultural associations of the tetsubin, the iron pot used in certain types of tea ceremony. Tea and Baskets An article describing the influence of chanoyu on the design and creation of bamboo baskets. Chanoyu: An Anthropological Perspective An anthropologist takes a close look at tea. Sweet Persimmon Blog Blog maintained by Marjorie Yap, a tea ceremony instructor based in Portland, Oregon. For information about taking lessons with them, visit their web site. Wakeiseijaku An e-mail discussion group for people who practice, or have an interest in, tea ceremony.