The document summarizes the Japanese tea ceremony tradition known as Chado. A tea ceremony is a ritual intended to provide guests with relief from daily stresses through principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Tea ceremonies were historically held in simple tea houses located within private gardens, where all guests were treated equally regardless of social rank. The ceremonies followed elaborate rules for preparing and serving matcha tea in a quiet, meditative setting. Over centuries, tea drinking and tea ceremonies evolved to become an important part of Japanese culture.