Art of Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Meal

Step into a moment of wellness and quiet wonder in the heart of the West Village, within a space shaped by creativity, calm, and layered history. Salon d’Art Tea by Plentea Matcha is a historic townhouse originally built in the 1800s and reimagined in the 1980s by the visionary design collective SITE, embodies New York’s artistic soul. Today, our host Plentea Matcha welcomes you to a tranquil ambiance where you’ll experience, Chado, the way of tea.

Salon d’Art Tea is an intimate monthly Chanoyu gathering led by EunYoung Sebazco—a gentle invitation to pause, reconnect with your senses, and simply be. Each session centers around plentea’s organic ceremonial matcha, inspired by ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会), the concept of treasuring each encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let the scents, flavors, textures, and quiet sounds guide you—one sip, one moment at a time.

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What to Expect

• A seasonal Tea ceremony meal (Cha-kaiseki . 茶懐石) meal will be served in a summer basket in the dining area.
• Following the meal, guests will be invited to a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu, 茶の湯) held in a room immersed in the essence of summer.
• You’ll receive an introduction to the history and philosophy of this centuries-old tradition, thoughtfully adapted for the present.

Please note:

• The tea ceremony will be held on the floor. Comfortable attire is recommended.
• Shoes must be removed upon entering the house; slippers will be provided.
• Plentea matcha, utensils, and signature tea bowls will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
• For questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

*Once your seat is confirmed, we’ll send you the exact location and further details.

*Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

Menu:

Subject to seasonal variation. Fixed format. Please contact us in advance with allergies or dietary concerns.

Shokuzen-shu (食前酒) – Seasonal aperitif

Nimonowan (煮物椀) – Simmered vegetables

Shinogi (凌ぎ) – Soy & sesame noodle

Hassun (八寸) & Yakimono (焼物) – Seasonal platter & grilled dishes

Gohan and Komono (ご飯と香の物) – Rice & pickles

Kashi and Matcha (菓子・抹茶) – Seasonal sweet & Plentea matcha

*Cha-kaiseki (茶懐石) is a simple, multi-course meal served before a formal Japanese tea ceremony. It’s designed to nourish and prepare the body for the matcha that follows. The word kaiseki also evokes a poetic image: “stones in the bosom,” a reference to warm stones carried by Zen monks to stave off hunger during meditation.

About Us:

expresses her journey in tea through ceramics, floral art, landscape design, and the culinary arts—all deeply inspired by Japanese tradition. She is the co-creator of KinKa, located in the East Village.

is a social venture centered around traditional Japanese practices of nourishment. Plentea’s single-cultivar is harvested on the lush hillsides of Uji, Japan by a 10th generation family of tea masters. Plentea is shade-grown, first-harvest, and certified USDA organic.

Host or Publisher KinKa