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Other Titles

The Etiquette of Tea; The Way of Tea; Koi Cha no Osahou, コイ茶のお作法; Tea for Two

Mangaka

Sakuragi Yaya

Year Released

2003

Release Complete?

Yes

# of volumes

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Licensing

Year Licensed

2007

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BLU

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v01: 978-4048535311
eng: 978-1-4278-0957-5

v02: 978-4048536998
eng: 978-1-4278-0958-2

v03: 978-4048538145
eng: 978-1427809599

v04: 978-4048539098
eng: 978-1427809605

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After trying out some moves for K-1 in his sister's room and busting up her stuff, Tokumaru is forced to learn some grace at the Tea Ceremony Club with his sister. Poor Tokumaru doesn't know what he's gotten into when the president of the tea ceremony club is strict Hasune. There's also an extra called Hotel Traffic.
~from Hochuuami

It all starts when a bumbling fool breaks his sisters picture frame. What is his punishment? Why, to join the Tea Ceremony Club of course! At first Tokumaru Madoka and the Club ceremony President Hasune Kazuma always seem at odds with one another, but throw in the subtle flirting and the almost kisses and you've got on good yaoi manga. So far 4 volumes long so you get two lovely side stories one yaoi and a little shoujo ai involving Tokumaru and Hasune's sisters. The entires series is really enjoyable and the flow of it makes it really fun to read. I espically like how Tokumaru and Hasune interact with eachother, espically during the bed scenes (non ecchi of course). ^^
~by amarin

From BLUGet ready for hot tea and hotter action in this tale of opposites attracting on the tatami mats. Poor Tokumaru Madoka is just a regular energetic guy that can't seem to go even five minutes without breaking something. One day his hapless sister has had enough, and she forces him to join their high school’s Tea Ceremony Club, hoping to instill a little discipline in her hopeless klutz of a brother. Tea Ceremony Club president Hasune Kazuma is Tokumaru’s complete opposite. The tall, dark president is the pinnacle of restraint, having been taught from a young age how to uphold his family’s traditions. The sophisticated president and his awkward pupil conceal a brewing attraction, but they can’t avoid steaming each other up. But even full to the brim with passion, will the two of them be able to bridge their differences and get along with each other?

Volume 1 Summary: Clumsy Tokumaru Madoka can't seem to go a minute without breaking something. And when he ends up breaking his sister mirror, it's the last straw! As payback, Tokumaru's sis forces him to help out the Tea Ceremony Club despite the hesitations of the club president, the graceful Hasune Kazuma. Composed and cool, he is the exact opposite of the brash Tokumaru. Will the two be able to bridge their differences and get along with each other? Or will a potentially hot romance become cool like iced tea?
Volume 2 Summary: Clumsy Tokumaru and graceful Hasune have started dating, but are the challenges facing the two greater than can be settled over a cup of tea? First, Tokumaru is focusing on baseball while Hasune works harder with the tea ceremony, giving them little time together. Then, a former upperclassman of Tokumaru's arrives, and suddenly, the older man is all he seems to see or talk about...
Volume 3 Summary: It's Tokumaru and Hasune's last summer vacation as high school students. Hasune is busier than ever with working for his teahouse, but Tokumaru still hasn't decided on his future. Meanwhile, Tokumaru tries to help a friend escape from his parents' prejudice. And what events will prevent Tokumaru and Hasune from visiting the summer house as planned?
Volume 4 Summary: Christmas is right around the corner for Tokumaru and Hasune, but a romantic night out and sweet gift exchange is out of the question for this eccentric couple -- or is it? As Hasune longs for a heartfelt love confession, an old romantic partner appears out of nowhere and stirs things up. Simultaneously, Shunpei is acting quite out of the ordinary, and Tokumaru is determined to get to the bottom of this. As graduation approaches, the looming air between the characters is at an all-time awkward. What will it take for Tokumaru to understand?!

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Overall rating		4.5
Art		4.5 (2)
Characters		4.5 (2)
Plot		4.5 (2)

Overall rating		4.7
Art		4.0
Characters		5.0
Plot		5.0

Reviewed by UnicornLover333 June 02, 2010
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Tea Anyone?

This manga is a must-read for any yaoi fan. It has not only a good plot, the characters are unique in their own way and have strong personalities. It's one of the few yaoi manga around that doesn't start with a rape/seduce scene. The relationship between the two main characters is sweet and humorous (downright hilarious at times actually... I nearly fell off my seat laughing a few times... -.-'). A little touch of drama is sometimes added to keep the story's pace. I also find Sakuragi Yaya-sensei's art rather refreshing. She adds just enough detail and her art is neat, she keeps those unnecessary lines out of the way. The plot is very easy-going and the story bumbles along in a happy pace of it's own. Her side stories are also very cute, especially 'Genetic Misfortune'.

All in all, it's one of the better yaoi manga around, so do check it out~!

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Overall rating		4.3
Art		5.0
Characters		4.0
Plot		4.0

Reviewed by Adrenalynn August 06, 2009
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Funny & Cute.

I definitely recommend this title. It's funny and cute, and the main character is absolutely adorable. And I think their relationship is pretty healthy, considering their high school boys, a bit confused about their feelings, but totally in love with just a teeny bit of angst. The extra stories are funny too, espicially the ones with the two sisters.

Great read.