Starting My Chanoyu Journey
Studying Chanoyu (茶の湯) or sadō/chadō (茶道) was not something I had planned or that I had always been interested in. But now, I'm entering my 4th year. Here's how I found my Way to chanoyu.
Jan • 雪眞
My name is Jan, though in the tea room, I am known as 雪眞 (Sesshin). For me, tea is a shared language. It is a way to connect, reflect, and inhabit the present moment. Jan's Chanoma is a place to listen to the tea and find your own quiet rhythm.
Travel Through Japan with Tea
To share my tea knowledge and journey, I invited others to travel through Japan with tea!
Timeline of the Japanese Tea History
In this visual timeline, explore the key moments that have influenced Japanese tea traditions and discover how this beloved beverage became an essential part of daily life.