Students in the course "Geisha: Arts, History and Politics" have sponsored this demonstration of the Way of Tea by Japanese Tea Masters.

Centuries ago, a simple practice of serving & being served a cup of tea was elevated to the Way of Tea (sadō) – a lifelong pursuit of disciplined esthetic, skills, knowledge of the arts, and hospitality centering around the communal sharing of tea.

This transformed every aspect of tea practitioner's life. Indeed, tea practitioners are known, even today, for their distinctive lifestyle reflecting their avowed adherence to those ancient values. Values that, unexpectedly, possess universal appeal today.

Demonstrators:
Hostess: Yoko Watanabe, Tea Master (Sekishu Style)
Main Guest: Tomoyo Koehler, Tea Master (Omote Style)
Second Guest/Narrator: Yasuo Watanabe (Sekishu Style)