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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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		<title>imported&gt;Soranin at 02:46, 6 April 2025</title>
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the [[tea]] plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to {{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|court}} aristocracy during the {{Wiki|Nara period}}. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The [[monk]] {{Wiki|Eisai}} (1141–1215), founder of the {{Wiki|Rinzai school}} in [[Japan]], brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increase in tea production. {{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|Chaya}} ({{Wiki|Teahouse|tea houses}}) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;From then on, dual tea traditions were born. Wealthy warriors entertained in large, well-decorated halls. They played tasting-games, where guests could win magnificent gifts if they correctly guessed the tea&#039;s origin. Meanwhile, working-class tea gatherings were more friendly and informal, often accompanied by a feast. These casual events ({{Wiki|寄合|yoriai}}) became quite popular among the upper-middle class in cities like [[Sakai]] and [[Kyoto]] in the 15th and 16th centuries.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;From then on, dual tea traditions were born. Wealthy warriors entertained in large, well-decorated halls. They played tasting-games, where guests could win magnificent gifts if they correctly guessed the tea&#039;s origin. Meanwhile, working-class tea gatherings were more friendly and informal, often accompanied by a feast. These casual events ({{Wiki|&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;:ja:&lt;/ins&gt;寄合|yoriai}}) became quite popular among the upper-middle class in cities like [[Sakai]] and [[Kyoto]] in the 15th and 16th centuries.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;The great tea masters who succeeded {{Wiki|Nōami}} (1397–1471), {{Wiki|Murata Jukō|Murata Shoko}} (1423–1502), {{Wiki|Takeno Jō&amp;#039;ō}} (1502–1555), then [[Sen no Rikyū]] (1522–1591), elevated and formalized these events into an {{Wiki|Japanese tea ceremony|aesthetic ideal}}, combining fellowship with observance of the rules. {{Wiki|Japanese tea utensils|Tea equipment}} became a popular collectable among wealthy connoisseurs. In fact, the best gift one could give to [[Oda Nobunaga]] to win his favor was a rare piece used for tea.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;The great tea masters who succeeded {{Wiki|Nōami}} (1397–1471), {{Wiki|Murata Jukō|Murata Shoko}} (1423–1502), {{Wiki|Takeno Jō&amp;#039;ō}} (1502–1555), then [[Sen no Rikyū]] (1522–1591), elevated and formalized these events into an {{Wiki|Japanese tea ceremony|aesthetic ideal}}, combining fellowship with observance of the rules. {{Wiki|Japanese tea utensils|Tea equipment}} became a popular collectable among wealthy connoisseurs. In fact, the best gift one could give to [[Oda Nobunaga]] to win his favor was a rare piece used for tea.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the tea plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to court aristocracy during the Nara period. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The monk Eisai (&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1141-1215&lt;/del&gt;), founder of the Rinzai school in Japan, brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;increade &lt;/del&gt;in tea production. Chaya (tea houses) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Although the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;tea&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]] &lt;/ins&gt;plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Imperial Court in Kyoto|&lt;/ins&gt;court&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}} &lt;/ins&gt;aristocracy during the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|&lt;/ins&gt;Nara period&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}}&lt;/ins&gt;. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;monk&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]] {{Wiki|&lt;/ins&gt;Eisai&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}} &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1141–1215&lt;/ins&gt;), founder of the &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|&lt;/ins&gt;Rinzai school&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}} &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;Japan&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]]&lt;/ins&gt;, brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;increase &lt;/ins&gt;in tea production. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|:ja:茶屋|&lt;/ins&gt;Chaya&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}} &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Teahouse|&lt;/ins&gt;tea houses&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}}&lt;/ins&gt;) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;From then on, dual tea traditions were born. Wealthy &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;warrior &lt;/del&gt;entertained in large, well-decorated halls. They played tasting-games, where guests could win magnificent gifts if they correctly guessed the tea&#039;s origin. Meanwhile, working-class tea gatherings were more friendly and informal, often accompanied by a feast. These casual events (yoriai) became quite popular among the upper-middle class in cities like Sakai and Kyoto in the 15th and 16th centuries.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;From then on, dual tea traditions were born. Wealthy &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;warriors &lt;/ins&gt;entertained in large, well-decorated halls. They played tasting-games, where guests could win magnificent gifts if they correctly guessed the tea&#039;s origin. Meanwhile, working-class tea gatherings were more friendly and informal, often accompanied by a feast. These casual events (&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|寄合|&lt;/ins&gt;yoriai&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}}&lt;/ins&gt;) became quite popular among the upper-middle class in cities like &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;Sakai&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]] &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;Kyoto&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]] &lt;/ins&gt;in the 15th and 16th centuries.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;−&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;The great tea masters who succeeded &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Noami &lt;/del&gt;(&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1397-1471&lt;/del&gt;), Murata Shoko (&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1423-1502&lt;/del&gt;), Takeno &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Joo &lt;/del&gt;(&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1502-1555&lt;/del&gt;) then Sen no &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rikyu &lt;/del&gt;(&lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1522-1591&lt;/del&gt;) elevated and formalized these events into an aesthetic ideal, combining fellowship with observance of the rules. Tea &lt;del style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;instruments &lt;/del&gt;became a popular collectable among wealthy connoisseurs. In fact, the best gift one could give to Oda Nobunaga to win his favor was a rare piece used for tea.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot; data-marker=&quot;+&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;The great tea masters who succeeded &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Nōami}} &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1397–1471&lt;/ins&gt;), &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Murata Jukō|&lt;/ins&gt;Murata Shoko&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}} &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1423–1502&lt;/ins&gt;), &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|&lt;/ins&gt;Takeno &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Jō&#039;ō}} &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1502–1555&lt;/ins&gt;)&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;, &lt;/ins&gt;then &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;Sen no &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Rikyū]] &lt;/ins&gt;(&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;1522–1591&lt;/ins&gt;)&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;, &lt;/ins&gt;elevated and formalized these events into an &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Japanese tea ceremony|&lt;/ins&gt;aesthetic ideal&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;}}&lt;/ins&gt;, combining fellowship with observance of the rules. &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;{{Wiki|Japanese tea utensils|&lt;/ins&gt;Tea &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;equipment}} &lt;/ins&gt;became a popular collectable among wealthy connoisseurs. In fact, the best gift one could give to &lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;[[&lt;/ins&gt;Oda Nobunaga&lt;ins style=&quot;font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;]] &lt;/ins&gt;to win his favor was a rare piece used for tea.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Database: Music and Arts]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class=&quot;diff-marker&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Database: Music and Arts]]&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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Although the tea plant grew wild in the archipelago, the custom of drinking tea spread to court aristocracy during the Nara period. The court even required some provinces to pay their taxes with tea leaves. The monk Eisai (1141-1215), founder of the Rinzai school in Japan, brought a new kind of tea that could be consumed after brewing. Tea became popular among the monks, who eventually grew tea near some of the larger monasteries. By the 14th century, the practice was so widespread that it led to an increade in tea production. Chaya (tea houses) were established along the roads or near religious sites for pilgrims, where travelers were served tea, sometimes with rice cakes.&lt;br /&gt;
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From then on, dual tea traditions were born. Wealthy warrior entertained in large, well-decorated halls. They played tasting-games, where guests could win magnificent gifts if they correctly guessed the tea&amp;#039;s origin. Meanwhile, working-class tea gatherings were more friendly and informal, often accompanied by a feast. These casual events (yoriai) became quite popular among the upper-middle class in cities like Sakai and Kyoto in the 15th and 16th centuries.&lt;br /&gt;
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The great tea masters who succeeded Noami (1397-1471), Murata Shoko (1423-1502), Takeno Joo (1502-1555) then Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591) elevated and formalized these events into an aesthetic ideal, combining fellowship with observance of the rules. Tea instruments became a popular collectable among wealthy connoisseurs. In fact, the best gift one could give to Oda Nobunaga to win his favor was a rare piece used for tea.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Database: Music and Arts]]&lt;br /&gt;
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