Japanese Tea House Laptop Sleeve

This neoprene laptop sleeve offers a painterly view of a peaceful Japanese tea house. The light illuminates the windows of this Japanese tea house at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens in Washington State. This image is based on an original photo with watercolor effects applied. Tea gatherings often involve the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha (抹茶), powdered green tea, the art of which is called (o)temae [お]手前; [お]点前. A chakai is hospitality that includes confections, thin tea, and sometimes a light meal. A chaji is a formal gathering, usually including a full-course kaiseki meal and confections, thick tea, and thin tea.