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It is also important to learn the spiritual aspect behind the Way of Tea while you are learning the various procedures of tea. |
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We do Tea whenever we feel the desire to share the joy or sorrows of your daily life at any time during a year. |
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Tea was started by Zen Buddhist priests in the middle of the 12th century. |
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It was gradually spread to the aristocracy and warrior class. |
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In the middle of the 16th century, wealthy merchants joined to these groups. |
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We can say that until the middle of the 19th century only men had practiced Tea. |
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During the Meiji era, Tea was for the first time in its long history introduced to young ladies at the girls’ high school as part of the educational curriculum. |
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Since then, people have come to think that the Tea is for ladies. |
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Regarding percentage of practitioners, women make up about 80% and men 20%. |
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The fan itself historically has special meaning such as praying for infinity and longevity. |
