{"product_id":"the-book-of-tea-by-kakuzo-okakura","title":"The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"about_book_header\"\u003eAbout this eBook\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/help\/bibliographic_record.html#Table:_Bibliographic_Record\" title=\"Information about Table: Bibliographic Record.\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon icon_help noprint\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bibrec\" id=\"about_book_table\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol class=\"narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"headline\"\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNote\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWikipedia page about this book:\u003cspan\u003e en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Book_of_Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCredits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduced by Matthew, Gabrielle Harbowy, and David Widger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReading Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading ease score: 60.0 (8th \u0026amp; 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr itemprop=\"inLanguage\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e英语\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoC Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan -- Social life and customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese tea ceremony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eText\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEBook-No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e769\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"datePublished\"\u003eJanuary 1, 1997 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMost Recently Updated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"dateModified\"\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"翻译\" id=\"tw-target-text\" role=\"text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj2i6minb-RAxUwk1YBHT1KGncQ3ewLegQIDBAW\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-label=\"译文：January 1, 1997 January 17, 2016\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eJanuary 17, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCopyright Status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublic domain in the USA.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDownloads\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd itemprop=\"interactionCount\"\u003e2439 downloads in the last 30 days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr itemprop=\"offers\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Offer\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"priceCurrency\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"price\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProject Gutenberg eBooks are always free!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Book of Tea\" by Kakuzo Okakura is a philosophical treatise written during the early 20th century that explores the aesthetic, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of tea culture in Japan and China. Central to the book is the concept of \"Teaism,\" which is presented as a way of appreciating beauty and harmony amidst the trials of everyday life. Through its examination of tea as both a practical beverage and a form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"toggle-content\"\u003eart, the work reflects on broader themes of human existence, cultural misunderstanding, and the importance of simplicity and humility. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of the significance of tea in human culture. Okakura outlines the historical journey of tea from its medicinal origins in China to its elevation as a revered ritual in Japan, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical meanings attached to it. He further critiques Western perceptions of Eastern customs, arguing for a mutual understanding and appreciation that transcends cultural stereotypes. In doing so, he portrays tea as a unifying force that fosters connection and reflection on life's profound aspects. 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