Enjoy a moment of tranquility with the spirit of tea ceremony on New Year's Eve

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the year-end, New Year's Eve holds a special meaning as it is the day to reflect on the end of the year and prepare for the New Year.

Why not incorporate the spirit of the tea ceremony into your New Year's Eve? By arranging the "purity" and "gratitude" that the tea ceremony values to suit modern life, you can spend a time feeling tranquil and at peace of mind.

How to incorporate the essence of tea ceremony into your New Year's Eve celebrations

1. Use cleaning as an opportunity to organize your mind

In the tea ceremony, there is a ritual called "susuharai" to purify the tea room. This ritual is not just cleaning, but is also performed as a way to organize your mind, and it is similar to cleaning your house on New Year's Eve. This year, why not take the time to wipe your windows and say "thank you for the past year," or organize unnecessary items to make space for the new year? If you think of cleaning as a time to organize your mind, rather than a "duty," you will feel refreshed.

2. Create a moment of silence

Silence is important in tea ceremonies. Even on a busy New Year's Eve, you can create a moment of tranquility in the evening. For example, why not light the room with only candlelight and make matcha in your favorite tea bowl? Even if you don't have all the tools, it's enough to just boil water and enjoy tea with your favorite tools. Listening to the sound of steam rising and the rhythm of turning the tea whisk will naturally calm your mind.

3. Prepare to welcome the New Year with gratitude and wishes

In the tea ceremony, it is important to combine hanging scrolls and tea bowls that have meaning. It would be nice to arrange this in a modern style and take the time to write down what you are grateful for this year, or write down your goals for the new year on a strip of paper. Drinking tea with your family while talking about memories of this year will also be a special moment.

Zenlab's suggestion: Tea utensils and matcha for a quiet moment

Training in a full-scale tea ceremony may seem a little difficult, but simply incorporating a little of the spirit of the tea ceremony can enrich your daily life. Zenlab offers simple and beautiful matcha sets and tea utensils that are perfect for New Year's Eve. A quiet moment that begins with a cup of tea will bring a little "wa" (harmony) to your busy days.

Why not give the gift of serenity as we head into the new year?

Let's make time to calm our minds and enjoy the tranquility of New Year's Eve in the midst of our busy lives. May spending time incorporating the spirit of the tea ceremony help us to greet the new year with a refreshed mind.

Zenlab offers this "Japanese spirit" to modern life. If you would like to know more about tea utensils and matcha, please visit the Zenlab purchase site.