A classic text on the Japanese tea ceremony and its relationship to Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
This timeless 1906 meditation on beauty and simplicity has inspired artists from Frank Lloyd Wright to Georgia O’Keeffe. Okakura’s elegant philosophy of tea as art comes alive in this expanded edition—complete with historical photographs and fresh insights into the rituals that connect us all.
$19.95
Step into a world where art, philosophy, and the simple ritual of tea converge in this timeless 1906 masterpiece by Okakura Kakuzo. The Book of Tea has graced the shelves of artists, poets, and Zen practitioners for over a century, and this beautifully redesigned edition brings its wisdom to contemporary readers with fresh insight and stunning visual elements.
Discover the remarkable journey of Okakura himself—a cultural bridge-builder whose path wound from Yokohama to the salons of Boston, where he crossed paths with luminaries like John Singer Sargent, Henry James, and Isabella Stewart Gardner. His elegant meditation on beauty and simplicity rippled through the creative world, shaping the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe, among others.
This expanded edition, curated by American tea writer Bruce Richardson, enriches Okakura’s original text with:
Whether you’re a tea enthusiast, a student of Eastern philosophy, or simply someone seeking a more mindful approach to daily rituals, this classic text offers profound reflections on art, aesthetics, and the communal cup that connects us all. Perfect for lingering over on a foggy afternoon, with your own steaming cup close at hand.
A classic text on the Japanese tea ceremony and its relationship to Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
The Book of Tea has been an inspiration to artists, poets, and Zen practitioners for over a century.
| Weight | 1.17 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.63 × 0.50 × 9.33 in |
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| Subject | American, Art, Asia, Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander Studies, Beverages, Black Studies (global), Buddhism, Coffee & Tea, Cooking, Customs & Traditions, Eastern, Essays, Ethnic Studies, History, Japan, Literary Collections, Non-alcoholic, Philosophy, Reference, Religion, Social History, Social Science, Spirituality, Zen |
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