The core ideas of Japanese tea ceremony can be summarized in four key words: harmony, respect, purity and tranquility.

Harmony: Japanese tea ceremony emphasizes achieving perfect balance and harmony during the tea ceremony. This can be achieved by considering various aspects, such as the color, design and placement of tea ceremony items, as well as the selection and arrangement of tea ceremony seats.

Respect: The tea ceremony inherits the profound history of Japanese culture, so every aspect of the tea ceremony reflects the spirit of respecting the ancient culture. The tea ceremony seats are regarded as the stage for poetry and music performances, and the tea ceremony objects are regarded as precious items.

Purity: The spirit of tea ceremony is the pursuit of purity and excellence. Tea drinkers should pay attention to the purity of items and ensure that tea ceremony items are clean and tidy during the tea ceremony.

Calm: The tea ceremony emphasizes enjoying tea in a peaceful environment, and the furnishings on the tea table are minimized so that tea drinkers can truly enjoy peace. The tea ceremony is known for sowing the seeds of peace of mind.