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Tea was first introduced to Japan in the 8th century through Japanese diplomats visiting China. During this time, tea was mainly consumed by Buddhist monks and nobility. In the late 12th century, the Zen monk Eisai popularized tea culture in Japan by preparing tea as a hangover cure for the Shogun. This helped spread tea culture throughout Japan, making it a part of mainstream Japanese culture. The tea ceremony (chado) later developed strict etiquette and rules surrounding the preparation and consumption of

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