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      <image:title>Blog - An Afternoon at Toshinan - This was the second year to offer the usucha experience inside Toshinan tea house, as one of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ educational opportunities. The tickets for the three groups of five guests each sold quickly. It was our great pleasure to help those interested to sit and experience tea in this exquisite space.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The way of tea is the direct translation of 茶道, pronounced chado. Our official name is Chado Urasenke Tankokai Birmingham Association. We study and practice chado in Birmingham, Alabama, following the Urasenke tradition.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our mission is to deepen the study of chado among the group's members. We also offer the opportunity to share the tea experience with those who are interested in chado and Japanese culture. Although not all Japanese are familiar with the way of tea, this 500-plus-year tradition has nurtured their politeness and love of nature.</image:caption>
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