A perfect two-book set for those starting or wanting to learn the basics of the Way of Tea. This combination covers both the practical "manners" and the deep "spirit" essential for learning the Urasenke school of tea ceremony. Set Contents: ① "How to Make Tea for the First Time: Anyone Can Enjoy Making Tea (Illustrated Edition)" Supervised by: Koichi Tsutsui (Urasenke) Publisher: Seibido Publishing Content: Rich with all-color illustrations, you can understand the flow of the tea procedure and how to handle the tools at a glance. This is the perfect guidebook for beginners to take their first step. ② "The Heart of Tea" Author: Soshitsu Sen (15th Grand Master of Urasenke, current Daisojo Genshitsu Sen) Publisher: Bungeishunju Content: A valuable first edition published in 1966. A masterpiece in which the Grand Master gently explains the spirit, history, and essence of "omotenashi" (hospitality) in the Way of Tea. You can learn the profound philosophy of the Way of Tea that lies beyond the techniques. Product Condition: "How to Make Tea for the First Time" There are slight scratches on the cover due to storage, but overall, there are no noticeable scratches or stains, and the contents are clean and readable. "The Heart of Tea" This is an old item published in 1966. There is some discoloration and yellowing due to aging, but there are no tears, and it retains the good texture of an old book. It is in relatively good condition for a book from over half a century ago. *Please check the condition in the photos and purchase if you understand antiques and used books. #TeaCeremony #Urasenke #SoshitsuSen #GenshitsuSen #KoichiTsutsui #TeaUtensils #TeaProcedure #JapaneseCulture #TeaGathering #Beginner'sGuide