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Tea has always been an integral part of Japanese society. It is a cultural cornerstone that touches on art, spirituality, health, and social connection. This is most evident in the Japanese tea ceremony   (茶道, sadō  or chadō , meaning "the way of tea") – a highly ritualized and meditative practice that reflects core values such as harmony, respect, purity, and tranquillity. If you were to open a shop in Japan, you'd hardly sell a single cup of the dark-bean drink. So how did