{"product_id":"matcha-bowl-senno-rikyu-s-seven-rules-of-tea-rikyu-shichisoku","title":"Matcha Bowl – Senno Rikyu’s Seven Rules of Tea (Rikyu Shichisoku)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKagetsu Kiln Matcha Bowl – Rikyu Shichisoku (利休七則)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful Japanese matcha bowl from \u003cstrong\u003eKagetsu Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eRikyu Shichisoku (利休七則), or “Rikyu’s Seven Rules of Tea.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seven Rules express the fundamental spirit of \u003cem\u003echanoyu\u003c\/em\u003e associated with Sen no Rikyu—simple principles that encourage mindfulness, consideration for one’s guests, respect for the seasons, and wholehearted preparation for each tea gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe seven teachings are traditionally expressed as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a satisfying bowl of tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the charcoal so the water boils properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the flowers as they are in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn summer, suggest coolness; in winter, warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe prepared ahead of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for rain, even if none is expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive each guest your full consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than instructions for preparing tea, these teachings reflect an attitude of \u003cstrong\u003ecare, awareness, preparation, and hospitality\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains central to the Way of Tea today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these teachings incorporated into its design, this matcha bowl is especially meaningful for tea practitioners and makes a thoughtful gift for a student or teacher of \u003cem\u003echanoyu\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Rikyu Shichisoku (利休七則) – Rikyu’s Seven Rules of Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln: Kagetsu Kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Matcha Bowl \/ Chawan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Japanese tea ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyo Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606440366276,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/9bf828f8112d26bbdbce327a1f909a8e.jpg?v=1788408485","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/matcha-bowl-senno-rikyu-s-seven-rules-of-tea-rikyu-shichisoku","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}