Sado

Definition

Sado is another term for chanoyu or the Japanese tea ceremony. It literally means "the way of tea" and encompasses not only the act of making and serving tea but also the philosophy and aesthetics behind it.

Related terms

Omotesenke: One of the three main schools of tea ceremony practice in Japan.

Wabi-sabi: A Japanese aesthetic concept that embraces imperfection, simplicity, and the beauty found in natural materials.

Chashitsu: A traditional Japanese tea room specifically designed for conducting tea ceremonies.