In the 12th century many Buddhist monks traveled to china from Japan to learn more about its culture. One of the many things these monks brought back to Japan was tea. Tea was first consumed during religious rituals in Buddhist monasteries, but by the 13th century this practice had spread to the samurai warriors, who had begun preparing and drinking matcha as they adopted Zen Buddhism, and the foundations of the tea ceremony were laid. By the 16th century, tea drinking had spread to all levels of society in Japan. Sen no Rikyu, the most well-known historical figure in tea ceremony, perfected the tea ceremony. The principles he set forward are harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility.
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