Introductory Guide to Tea Ceremony Utensils – Tezumi

There are many unique and beautiful pieces of equipment used during a Japanese tea ceremony, each with a specific purpose and storied history. Usually called dougu (道具 - utensils/equipment) by practitioners of  tea, this equipment is often used exclusively for chanoyu and as such can be confusing for those not familiar with the intricacies of tea ceremonies. Here, we’ll take a brief introductory look at some of the most important utensils and how they are used. 

Introductory Guide to Tea Ceremony Utensils – Tezumi

Tea Ceremony Utensils – Tezumi

Japanese Tea Ceremony Utensils

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Japanese Tea Ceremony Utensils

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What is Chanoyu? An Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony – Tezumi

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Introductory Guide to Tea Ceremony Utensils – Tezumi