Why do Japanese people turn over bowls when drinking matcha?
Japanese tea bowls usually have two sides, one is the reverse side and the other is the front side. So when I pick it up, I'll give you the front. You can't drink it immediately after you get it. You should turn around and turn your back on the host to show your gratitude for making tea for you and give him a respect. Then after receiving the tea bowl, I can't put it down anymore; You can't put it down while drinking. It's disrespectful. Drink it in one gulp, and the host will give you a small dessert after drinking it. There is usually only one dessert, not two. After eating, the ceremony is over. You have to stand up, then bow, bow to each other and leave this teahouse.