The book by the outstanding Russian orientalist Alexander Nikolaevich Ignatovich (Institute of Asian and African Countries at Moscow State University) is dedicated to the classical Japanese tea ceremony, its history, philosophy, and aesthetics. The tea ritual, tea house, tea garden, and utensils are described in detail. The famous medieval treatises on tea are published (translated from Japanese by A. N. Ignatovich). The book helps to expand knowledge in the field of cultural traditions and history of Japan, Japanese Buddhism and Zen. The book will be of interest to all tea connoisseurs. Color illustrations provide an excellent opportunity to feel like a participant in the Japanese tea ceremony.