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[[Image:Powderedgreentea.jpg|thumb|A chawan of matcha with traditional sweet]]

[[Image:Powderedgreentea.jpg|thumb|A chawan of matcha with traditional sweet]]

Chan Buddhism and the Chinese methods of preparing powdered tea were brought to Japan in 1191 by the monk Eisai. Powdered tea is no longer popular in China, but in Japan it continued to be an important item at Zen monasteries, and became highly appreciated by others in the upper echelons of society during the 14th through 16th centuries.

Chan Buddhism and the Chinese methods of preparing powdered tea were brought to Japan in 1191 by the monk [[Eisai]]. Powdered tea is no longer popular in China, but in Japan it continued to be an important item at Zen monasteries, and became highly appreciated by others in the upper echelons of society during the 14th through 16th centuries.

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