Excerpt from the back of the book:

 

Chado: The Way of Tea is the first English translation of the classic Japanese work on the tea ceremony, Sado Saijiki. It offers the reflections of Saski Sanmi, one of the most highly regarded tea masters of the 20th century, on the scholarly and aesthetic aspects of Japan's beloved tea ceremony.

 

With detailed descriptions of the month-by-month rules and spirit of chanoyu, this book explores the harmony between humanity and nature- as the elements of the ceremony change to reflect the continuous cycles of the seasons. It includes explantations of how to incorporate appropriate flowers, foods, utensils, and events for each month.

 

Revered as the "bible" of the Japanese tea practitioner, this charming work expresses the heart of the Way of Tea through elegant prose, poetry, and art. This book received a Commendation Award in 2002 from The Japan Society of Translators.