# Sotumpa — The Book of Tea character guide

> Sotumpa in The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzō.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-the-schools-of-tea

## Who they are

Chinese tea master known for his eccentric wisdom.

## In the story

### [V: Art Appreciation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_tea_se/chapters/v-art-appreciation)

Not directly mentioned in the excerpts; included as placeholder if needed, but omitted as no clear reference exists.

### [Flowers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_tea_se/chapters/vi-flowers)

Referenced in the context of a story about a cherry tree with an inscription threatening punishment for cutting branches.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_tea_se/characters/sotumpa
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_tea_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_book_of_tea_se/characters