NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony "Matcha in the Fragrant Breeze"

As spring finally arrives in New York, we begin to feel a sense of renewal and joy in the air. After an especially cold winter this year, the coming of spring feels even more meaningful.

In Japan, April is the season when cherry blossoms reach full bloom across the country. People gather beneath the blossoms to enjoy food, sake, and tea in a tradition known as hanami (cherry blossom viewing).

While Chanoyu is typically held inside a tea room, during this season it is also enjoyed outdoors. Tea utensils are placed in a special portable chest called a tabidansu, allowing for the experience of preparing and sharing matcha in nature.

For this month’s tea gathering, we will recreate the atmosphere of an outdoor tea setting (nodate) within the tea room. A tabidansu will be used to evoke the spirit of enjoying tea in the open air.

A light meal and sake inspired by hanami will also be served.

We warmly invite you to join us in sharing a bowl of matcha while celebrating the joy of spring together!

During this gathering, guests will enjoy:

• A serene and elegant tea ceremony demonstration
• The opportunity to enjoy freshly prepared matcha
• A beautifully arranged kaiseki-style Japanese meal reflecting the season
• An immersive atmosphere inspired by the refined beauty of wabi-sabi

*The contents are subject to change.

*If you have allergies, vegetarianism, or other dietary requirements, please contact us at least three days prior to the tea ritual.

Dress code:

Western-style clothes are acceptable. No sleeveless shirts, or short mini skirts. Please bring a clean pair of white socks. (We have some extra)

Please take off jewelry and watches.

Precautions:

• In the event of cancellation by the customer less than two weeks prior to the tea ritual, the ticket will not be refunded or changed to another tea ritual.
• If you arrive after the start time, you could not join the ritual in the middle of the ceremony after it has begun, as it will interfere with the ritual. Please be sure to arrive at the venue before the start of the ritual. If you fail to arrive in time, we will not be able to refund your ticket or change your ticket to another tea ritual.
• The images are a record of the tea ceremonies we have held so far. They do not show the contents of this tea ceremony.
• The staff will take pictures of the tea ceremony. Please note that the images taken may be used for publicity purposes at a later date.

Support:

Globus Family / Nippon Cha / Ueda Soko-ryu

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