How to Drink a Bowl of Matcha Tea
 The guest carries a packet of folded papers on which sweets should be placed before eating. The guest has sweet before drinking tea. When you receive a bowl of tea, place it between you and the next guest and bow to excuse yourself for going first. Then put it in front of you and thank the host for the tea with a bow.
1. Pick the bowl up, put it in the palm of the left hand and raise it slightly with a bow of the head in thanks.
2. Turn the bowl so that the front, “façade” of the bowl often distinguished by a kiln mark or decoration, is away from the lips.
3. Drink and wipe the place you drank from with your fingers.
4. Turn the front of the bowl back to face you.
5. Put the bowl down in front of you and admire it.
6. When returning the bowl, ensure that the front is turned back to face the host.
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