Wagashi was developed as a foodstuff to be eaten during the tea ceremony with light green tea or fuller-bodied green tea and, was expected to be appealing to taste as well as visually attractive. |
茶道に於ける薄茶(うすちゃ、お薄(おうす)とも)や濃茶(こいちゃ)とともに食べることもあり、味覚は元より美的鑑賞にも堪えることを期待されて発達した食品。 |