茶会のお弁当 季節を彩る点心の趣向と献立 Tea Ceremony Bento: Seasonal Tenshin Concepts and Recipes

The language of this book is all Japanese.　

点心とは定められた食事と食事との間の一時の空腹をいやすための少量の食物を指します。茶事・茶会の場合、本来は懐石料理が供されますが、大寄せの茶会では懐石料理を簡素化し、お弁当（点心）が出されます。懐石料理のコンパクト版とも言えますが、目にも美しく季節感があり、茶会のテーマに沿った趣向が凝らされたとても楽しいひと箱の料理です。また懐石料理ほど重々しくなく、ひと箱で旬や茶事のルールなど奥深い世界を表現したものとも言えます。

　本書は、懐石料理に定評がある茶道会館「山里」の点心と趣向、その作り方を紹介した書籍です。点心ならではの「冷めてもおいしい」味は、プロの料理人も一目置いています。また、伝統的な日本の季節の行事を追うのも本企画の特徴です。これまで茶会のお弁当に特化した本は少なく、「山里」に行かないと食べられないレシピが世に出ることを待ち望む声は多いです。
　茶道会館の秘蔵の茶会点心でありつつ、お弁当という形態であることもあり、茶道に関わる人、さらに仕出し弁当を作る日本料理の料理人などが購入したくなる必見の書です。

What is Tenshin? "Tenshin" refers to light snacks or small meals served to satisfy hunger between regular meals. In the context of tea ceremonies (Chaji/Chakai), while full Kaiseki meals are traditionally served, larger public tea gatherings often serve a simplified version known as a "Bento" or Tenshin.

The Art of the Bento Box Though it is a compact version of Kaiseki, it remains a visually stunning and seasonal experience. These boxes are delightful, filled with creative themes that align with the specific tea ceremony. They are less formal than full Kaiseki, yet they masterfully express the profound world of tea traditions, rules, and seasonal changes within a single box.

About This Book This book features the Tenshin and creative concepts from "Yamazato," a renowned tea ceremony hall famous for its Kaiseki cuisine. It includes specific recipes that are highly regarded even by professional chefs for being "delicious even when served cold."

A key highlight of this publication is its focus on traditional Japanese seasonal events. Books specializing in tea ceremony bento are rare, and there has been high demand for the release of these "secret" recipes from Yamazato.

Target Audience This is a must-read book for anyone involved in the Way of Tea (Sado), as well as professional Japanese cuisine chefs and caterers looking to master the art of the bento.