15th Anniversary Atomi Tea Ceremony – Esprit of Manhattan

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Place 229 | New York, NY

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Join us in celebrating 15 years of the Atomi Tea ceremony in Manhattan, filled with the spirit of community and connection.
About this Event

15th Anniversary Atomi Tea Ceremony – Esprit of Manhattan

To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of , we will recreate one of the special tea gatherings held this past March.
This unique event brings together the timeless beauty of the tea ceremony with the rhythm and refinement of Manhattan.



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Features of This Tea Gathering
  • Specially commissioned tea utensils: Designed exclusively for this occasion, reflecting the cityscape and energy of Manhattan
  • Traditional Omotesenke artistry: Refined techniques and elegant movement that carry forward centuries of tea practice
  • Creative “mitate” interpretations: Mitate is the art of bringing objects from everyday life—items not originally intended as tea utensils—into the world of Sado, guided by refined sensibility and a playful spirit.
  • For New Yorkers who love Manhattan: A tea experience enriched with wit, elegance, and contemporary esprit
  • A bowl of tea (thin tea, sponsored by Sorate Co.) with a seasonal sweet
  • Special performance: Violin by Ms.Hiroka Matsumoto to beautifully open the first and second seatings




Notice of Limited-Edition Incense Container Purchase
Only 30 pieces available!

Please place your order from "Get Tickets - Add-on"!



This special incense container embodies the elegance of Japanese traditional craftsmanship. It is designed by the renowned Sotetsu Nakamura, one of the Senke Jisshoku (the ten designated artisans serving the Omotesenke tradition), and meticulously crafted at the esteemed Tetsu Kobo workshop.

Measuring approximately 5 cm (about 2 inches) on each side, this refined and elegant piece features an exquisite cherry blossom maki-e design on the lid, further enhanced with a sophisticated suri-urushi lacquer finish. Adding to its distinction, the reverse side of the lid bears the printed signature mark (kaō) of Yuyūsai, the 15th Grand Master of Omotesenke.

Created exclusively for this special occasion, this limited-edition incense container will be available for pickup at the reception desk of the tea gathering on October 25, 2025.

With only 30 pieces prepared, do not miss this rare opportunity to obtain a truly valuable keepsake that symbolizes the beauty and tradition cultivated by Japanese tea culture.

*** Important ***
This incense container will not be shipped. Pickup is available on the day of the event only.


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Special Guest Ms.

We are honored to present live performances by Ms. , a violinist supported by the Ryuji Ueno Foundation, owned by our president, Dr. Ryuji Ueno.



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Matcha, sponsored by .

Due to its worldwide popularity, matcha has become increasingly difficult to obtain. The matcha is specially suited for the tea ceremony, with a delicate and refined aroma. It is carefully cultivated on a small farm in Uji, Kyoto, and offered in New York under the brand .


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Date & Time

📅 Saturday, October 25

🕑 Tea Gathering Start Times

  • 12:30 PM (Performance begins at 12:15 PM)
  • 1:45 PM (Performance begins at 1:30 PM)
  • 2:45 PM (no performance)



Tickets
  • General Admission: $30
  • Supporter Ticket (with donation): Priority seating in the front rows and reserved (Minimum $10 with VIP reservation)

Seating is limited. Early reservation is highly recommended.



Venue

📍 The Place 229
229 East 49th Street, New York, NY
Look for the bright green door.

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Where is it happening?

The Place 229, 229 East 49th Street, New York, United States

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