The Tea Ceremony is a pivotal early quest in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* that requires strategic dialogue choices. Here's a detailed guide on how to successfully navigate the Tea Ceremony and the correct answers to select.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Tea Ceremony Answers
In the Tea Ceremony quest, you'll engage in conversations with various NPCs, starting with Imai Sokyu. You'll have the choice between saying "The tea ceremony is a spiritual experience" or "It’s a place to make contacts." Both options are valid, so choose the one that aligns with your character's perspective.
Following this, you'll interact with three guests at the ceremony. Here are the optimal responses for each:
Guest/Prompt | Response |
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Otama | “I had a good teacher” or “I know the son well” |
Wakasa | “I’m new to Sakai” “I didn’t say where I was from” |
Satoko | N/A |
Completing the ceremony | “Turn bowl right twice” |
Confront Otama or Wakasa | Wakasa |
What Happens If You Pick the Wrong Answers?

Most dialogue choices during the Tea Ceremony don't significantly impact the quest's outcome. You might receive disapproving glances from the guests or Sokyu if you mishandle the ceremony itself, but the quest will still proceed as intended.
However, choosing to confront Otama instead of Wakasa will lead you to discover that, while corrupt, Otama isn't the Golden Teppo you're after. This choice triggers the "Defensive Position" quest, where Naoe continues the search for Wakasa.
Conversely, opting to confront Wakasa results in her inviting Naoe to her home, initiating the "Drive the Point Home" quest, and the story continues without deviation.
That covers all you need to know about navigating the Tea Ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more insights and tips on the game, including how to romance Katushime and understanding the difficulty settings, be sure to visit The Escapist.