From: Sarah Jones To: Yumi Tanaka Date: September 10 Subject: Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

Hi Yumi,

I went to Kyoto last weekend with my host family. It was a wonderful trip. We visited a famous temple and experienced a traditional tea ceremony.

We sat on tatami mats in a quiet room. The tea master made green tea for us. It was very interesting to watch her movements. Everything was so slow and beautiful. However, my legs started to hurt because I am not used to sitting on the floor for a long time.

The tea was a little bitter, but we ate a sweet Japanese cake before drinking it. The sweetness of the cake made the tea taste perfect. I want to learn more about Japanese culture.

Your friend, Sarah

From: Sarah Jones To: Yumi Tanaka Date: September 10 Subject: Tea Ceremony in Kyoto

Hi Yumi,

I went to Kyoto last weekend with my host family. It was a wonderful trip. We visited a famous temple and experienced a traditional tea ceremony.

We sat on tatami mats in a quiet room. The tea master made green tea for us. It was very interesting to watch her movements. Everything was so slow and beautiful. However, my legs started to hurt because I am not used to sitting on the floor for a long time.

The tea was a little bitter, but we ate a sweet Japanese cake before drinking it. The sweetness of the cake made the tea taste perfect. I want to learn more about Japanese culture.

Your friend, Sarah