how to prepare the tea room before a ceremony
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Cleanliness before the Tea Ceremony
The Chashitsu
must be
cleaned.
Sweeping must
be done and
Tatami floor
mats wiped.
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The Roji
garden and
the stepping
stone path to
the Chashitsu
is also
cleaned and
swept.
Evergreen trees, bushes and plants
are cut and trimmed to look their
best.
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Weeds are removed from the garden.
Some fallen leaves are left as is
while some are thrown away.
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Cleaning of Utensils During Ceremony
During Chakai (tea
ceremony), some tea
utensils are cleaned
following a set ritual.
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The Natsume and Chashaku
are wiped with the
Fukusa which the host
always carries around.
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Wiping is carefully
done and with close
attention to the
movements.
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Utensils are clean when
brought inside the room
but are cleaned in front
of the guests to show
great care and proper
hygiene.
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