Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony

 

History of Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony

The Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony originated in Taiwan by Founder Grand Master Tsai Rong Tsang, current director of the Lu-Yu Tea Culture Institute.

The Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony has Seven Principles* 無我茶會特殊做法及其七大精神

1. Seating arrangement is chosen randomly. --- No priority to seats, no matter of social status. 座位由抽籤決定──無尊卑之分

2. Serving tea in the same direction. --- No reward is expected. 依同一方向奉茶──無報償之心

3. Accept and appreciate different teas. --- No bias. 接納、欣賞各種茶──無好惡之心

4. Brew the best you can. --- Concentrate and improve. 努力把茶泡好──求精進之心

5. No director. --- Everyone follows the public announcement. 無須指揮與司儀──遵守公共約定

6. Remain silent during brewing. --- To cooperate and appear in group rhythm and harmony. 泡茶席間不語──培養默契，體現團體律動之美

7. Not confined to any tea brewing manner. --- No distinction of school or region. 泡茶方式不拘──無流派與地域之分

*from Wikipedia, Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony

Simply, people bring tea ware and tea and enjoy tea together in a circle. Welcome to Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony.