Japanese Tea Ceremony at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

Name: Japanese Tea Ceremony at Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival
Start: 2025-08-22T01:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-08-23T01:45:00+10:00
Location: Moreton Bay Food + Wine

Schedule

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 am to Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 01:45 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Moreton Bay Food + Wine | Margate, QL

Join Tea Master Soho Tomoko White for a serene introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony—a cultural tradition rooted in mindfulness, respect, and harmony. Begin with an exploration of Chadō (the Way of Tea), its history, and its significance in Japanese culture.
Enjoy the delicate balance of flavours as you’re served freshly prepared wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets). You’ll also learn the traditional technique of whisking Matcha yourself, with practical tips for recreating this calming ritual at home.
Inclusions:
Guided Introduction to the history and philosophy of Chadō (the Way of Tea).
Live Demonstration of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
Tasting Experience featuring freshly prepared wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
Hands-On Whisking Activity – learn and practice the traditional method of preparing Matcha
Practical Tips on sourcing and preparing Matcha at home for your own tea ritual
August 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
August 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Tastes of Moreton Bay Pavilion presented by City of Moreton Bay