tea ceremony

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === tea ceremony (plural tea ceremonies) A detailed ritual in Japan for preparing, serving and drinking green tea, seen as an expression of Zen Buddhism; also any similar ritual performed in other Asian cultures. Synonyms: way of tea, chado, sado, chanoyu, darye ==== Usage notes ==== In English, Japanese tea ceremonies are the most known, so the term generally refers to Japanese tea rituals, if unqualified. ==== Translations ====