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What does respect symbolize in the tea ceremony?

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The serving of the tea is the respect, because to host is humbling himself to serve the guests and this is respect.

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Do you drink the tea in a tea ceremony?
Yes you do.
What do you do in a tea ceremony?
Very simply put, the host prepares and serves sweets and tea (and in the case of a formal tea ceremony a meal and sake as well), and the guests receive them. Naturally there's a whole lot more to it...
What tea is drunk at Japanese tea ceremony?
Matcha （抹茶）. Green Tea in English.Hope this helps you!
Why is the Japanese Tea Ceremony a ceremony?
It's not really a ceremony, but rather a ceremonious way of preparing and drinking tea. "Tea Ceremony" is just what we call it in English. In Japanese it's called "The Way of Tea."
What do you call the tea ceremony in japan?
There are two main names: chado, and sado, both of which mean "the way of tea."