A Special New Year’s Tea Gathering: Hatsugama Invitation

Name: A Special New Year’s Tea Gathering: Hatsugama Invitation
Start: 2026-01-30T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-30T19:00:00-05:00
Location: AREA New York

Schedule

Fri Jan 30 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

AREA New York | New York, NY

This unique event, curated by tea master Yoshitsugu Nagano, offers a fresh perspective on the art of tea.
About this Event

Welcome to our special New Year’s Tea Gathering: Hatsugama Invitation!

Come join us for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to celebrate the start of the new year.

Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM -7:00 PM

Location: AREA New York (172 Madison ave. New York, NY 10016)

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and start the new year in a peaceful and meaningful way. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details

We are delighted to invite you to our special New Year’s tea gathering, Hatsugama 初釜, where the timeless tradition of Japanese tea culture harmonizes beautifully with modern living. This unique event, curated by tea master , offers a fresh perspective on the art of tea. The venue for this elegant gathering is the exquisite space of , adorned with high-quality furnishings and decor crafted by skilled artisans using natural materials from Japan. The tea gathering will be presented in a refined table-style setting, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience for both those new to the tea ceremony and long-time enthusiasts.

During the gathering, you will be served Ōbuku-cha 大福茶, a traditional matcha tea cherished for centuries as a symbol of good fortune and health. This special tea, with a history spanning over a thousand years, is crafted from matcha blended with umeboshi (pickled plum), black soybeans, and sansho (Japanese pepper). It is believed that drinking Ōbuku-cha brings health and prosperity throughout the year while warding off misfortune.

It will be accompanied by exquisite seasonal Japanese confections, embodying the spirit of celebration. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature and the changing seasons, while celebrating the start of a new year in peace and harmony. We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion and the beginning of a prosperous year together.