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Afternoon tea in Tokyo
Japan – The Art of Tea
In Japan, tea is more than a drink—it’s an art. Matcha, a bright green powdered tea, is used in traditional tea ceremonies. These ceremonies can last for hours and focus on calmness and respect. Even outside of ceremonies, matcha is everywhere—ice cream, sweets, and even lattes!
In Japan, tea is more than a drink—it’s an art. Matcha, a bright green powdered tea, is used in traditional tea ceremonies. These ceremonies can last for hours and focus on calmness and respect. Even outside of ceremonies, matcha is everywhere—ice cream, sweets, and even lattes!
Tokyo's tea
Vocabulary
aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
эстетический
floating - buoyant or suspended in water or air.
плавающий
powdered - in the form of powder. (fine, dry particles)
порошкообразный
calmness - the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.
спокойствие
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In Japan, matcha tea is made from finely ______ green tea leaves, giving it a rich flavour and bright colour.
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The Japanese tea ceremony is all about ______ and respect, making it a peaceful experience.
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In Turkey, tea is often served in small glasses with a beautiful ______ design, making it look elegant.
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In China, some teas have leaves that open up like flowers, almost looking like they are ______ in the water.
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- Is Japan on your bucket-list? Why? (bucket list - a list of experiences or achievements that you want to get)
- What food would you like to try in Japan?
- Have you tried matcha tea? Did you like it?
- Have you ever participated in tea ceremony?