The Book of Tea
About this book
Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage. In China, in the eighth century, it entered the realm of poetry as one of the polite amusements. The fifteenth century saw Japan ennoble it into a religion of aestheticism - Teaism. 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.
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How long does it take to read The Book of Tea?
About ≈ 1 h 00 m — 54 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Book of Tea?
54 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Book of Tea?
It sits on the Philosophy, History, Fiction shelves.
Is The Book of Tea in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Book of Tea?
The main characters include Kakuzō Okakura (1862-1913).
Where does The Book of Tea take place?
It is set in Japan.
Who wrote The Book of Tea?
Okakura Kakuzō.
Where can I read The Book of Tea online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library