As the ceremony comes to an end, the guests admire the empty
serving bowl for its beauty. The host washes the cups, and
the ceremony ends. The formal tea ceremony is certainly not undertaken
every time someone drinks tea in Japan, but the tea is always served with
much care and politeness. The British also like to be formal and dignified
when they serve tea. While the Japanese serve green tea in small cups
without handles,
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