<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has repeatedly highlighted that he used be a tea seller early in his life, was today treated to a special Japanese "chai" by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe as per a tradition in this country.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The special gesture was Abe's way of showing affection to the visiting leader, keeping in with the Japanese tradition 'Chanoyu' prevalent since the 16th century.<br /><br />Modi sat on the floor with knees bent as is the tradition in Japan and drank tea from a special cup. Abe sat next to him to share the moment.<br /><br />The two also had tea cakes along with the Japanese green tea.<br /><br />Abe then told Modi about tea made in 1950 during the visit of his grandfather Nobusuke Kishi to India as the Prime Minister.<br /><br />The traditional Japanese tea is powdered green and the utensils are called Wamono (Japanese things).<br /><br />The 'Chai pe Charcha' preceded the official substantive talks between Modi and Abe.<br /><br />During the Lok Sabha election campaign, Modi amply highlighted that he used to be a tea seller in his childhood. Since becoming the Prime Minister, he has been saying that it extraordinary that a 'chaiwala' has reached such a top post. </p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has repeatedly highlighted that he used be a tea seller early in his life, was today treated to a special Japanese "chai" by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe as per a tradition in this country.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The special gesture was Abe's way of showing affection to the visiting leader, keeping in with the Japanese tradition 'Chanoyu' prevalent since the 16th century.<br /><br />Modi sat on the floor with knees bent as is the tradition in Japan and drank tea from a special cup. Abe sat next to him to share the moment.<br /><br />The two also had tea cakes along with the Japanese green tea.<br /><br />Abe then told Modi about tea made in 1950 during the visit of his grandfather Nobusuke Kishi to India as the Prime Minister.<br /><br />The traditional Japanese tea is powdered green and the utensils are called Wamono (Japanese things).<br /><br />The 'Chai pe Charcha' preceded the official substantive talks between Modi and Abe.<br /><br />During the Lok Sabha election campaign, Modi amply highlighted that he used to be a tea seller in his childhood. Since becoming the Prime Minister, he has been saying that it extraordinary that a 'chaiwala' has reached such a top post. </p>