THE BOOK OF TEA — By Okakura Kakuzo — Introduction and Edited by Bruce Richardson

“Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life.” Those who cannot feel the littleness of great things in themselves are apt to overlook the greatness of little things in others." —Okakura Kakuzo   Those who appreciate the greatness of small things will fall in love with this book. Written by Okakura Kakuzo, The Book of Tea was first published in 1906, and it has never been out of print. It links the role of tea (teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. For teaists and artists alike, The Book of Tea, is arguably one of the most influential books ever written for those looking to infuse the tea spirit into their lives. Discover the fascinating character of Okak