The document discusses the history and customs of tea drinking in Britain and Japan. It begins with a brief introduction about how tea originated in Britain in the 17th century through trade with Portugal and became popular after being introduced to India. In Japan, tea drinking began as part of Zen Buddhist meditation ceremonies in the 12th century. The document then describes some key customs for tea drinking in Britain, such as taking tea in the afternoon, and in Japan, such as following precise rituals during tea ceremonies. It concludes by discussing how the tea industry grew in Britain to meet demand and the importance of pottery and tea bowls in the respective cultures.

1. The Art of Drinking Tea
Harisa Mardiana

2. Introducing
In Britain
• Began in 17century.
• It came from Venice
around the year of1560.
• Trading between
Portuguese and
England.
• India made the tea
popular in England
In Japan
• Began when Zen
Buddhist meditation in
1141-1215.
• The ceremony began
with social attraction
and ritual ceremony.

3. How To Drink Tea
Tea Custom In Britain
• It was introduced by Anna,
7th Duchess of Bedford.
• In the early 1800's she
launched the idea of having
tea in the late afternoon to
bridge the gap between
luncheon and dinner.
• It became famous after all
Tea Custom in Japan
• The tea bowl be placed in
front of the guest or may be
placed in the room where
the tea was prepared.
• the guest should not stand
up but advance on his knees
toward the host.

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• Tea Gardens opened all over
Britain
• The popular pleasure
gardens of Ranelagh and
Vauxhall in London began
serving tea around 1730.
• An evening of dancing and
watching fireworks would
be capped by tea.
• Tea garden usually on the
weekend with all the
entertainment.
• With the bowl still on the
palm of your left hand,
grasp the rim of the bowl
with your forefinger and
thumb and turn it about
ninety degrees clockwise.
Take a sip and then
comment on how good it
tastes, while dropping your
right hand on the tatami
before your knees.

5. Pottery and Bowl
• Drink with the cup of
tea and kettle.
• Drink with friends and
family.
• Usually tea drinks in the
late afternoon until
08.00pm.
• The host says, "O temae
o chodai itashimasu,",
or "I'll Pick up the bowl
with your right hand
and place it on the palm
of your left hand.
• Put the fingers and our
right hand around it,
with the thumb facing
you, and make a small
bow for politeness.

6. • When tea became
popular in Britain, there
was a crying need for
good cups with handles,
to suit British habits.
• It made the industry of
pottery in England and
became popular.
• Drink the remaining tea in
small sips and when you
come to the last sip,
inhale deeply, making an
audible sound and finish
the tea.
• After drinking, the rim of
the bowl should be wiped
lightly with tissue paper
from left to right, as you
hold the bowl between
forefinger and thumb.

7. The Art of Drinking Tea Video