潮州工夫茶と日本煎茶道の比較 : 茶道具を中心に

By comparing the tea utensils of Chaozhou Gongfu Tea and Japanese Sencha-do, this paper has two key findings. First, both tea cultures share a common core set of tea utensils. This similarity is rooted in the shared origin of Chaozhou Gongfu Tea and Japanese Sencha-do, both tracing their histories back to Fujian Gongfu Tea. Second, the two tea cultures differ in terms of their uses of tea utensils. Chaozhou Gongfu Tea emphasizes the simplicity and practicality of the tea utensils. Those utensils have evolved and innovated in response to changes in lifestyles. On the other hand, Japanese Sencha-do encompasses a diverse range of tea utensils, but they are seldom used in daily life. This distinction arises from the inherent practicality of Chaozhou Gongfu Tea, and the tea utensils are closely connected to everyday life. In contrast, Japanese Sencha-do, as one of Japan’s traditional art forms and a staged artistic expression, features a non-daily nature. It relies on numerous utensils to create an intended atmosphere and accomplish a desired performance.