Murin-an Tea School

On January 3 and 4 (Fri. and Sat.), we held tea ceremony lessons on the second floor of Murin-an’s main house. Here are some pictures of our students welcoming the new year with the instructor. After exchanging New Year’s greetings, they began step-by-step lesson instruction. In accordance with the season, their conversation included a discussion of the New Year’s tea reception (known as “hatsugama,” meaning “first kettle”) which was enjoyed by all.