NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony "Tea in the Fragrant Breeze"

Spring has finally settled in New York, and with it comes the soft warmth and fresh green leaves we’ve all been waiting for. After a long, cold winter, this gentle shift into early summer feels especially refreshing.

In the world of Japanese tea, May is an important turning point. It’s the time when we switch from the sunken hearth (ro), used during the colder months, to the portable furo brazier. This change brings a lighter, cooler feeling into the tea room—just right for the season.

May is also traditionally seen as the start of summer in Japan. A warm breeze called kunpū begins to blow, and the world feels full of life and fragrance once again.

To celebrate this seasonal shift, we’ll be preparing tea with summer-style utensils, offering organic matcha, and sharing kaiseki meal inspired by the flavors of early summer.

Let’s gather and enjoy this beautiful moment together—with a bowl of tea and the breeze of the new season!

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 / Japan Village/ Nippon Cha / Ueda Soko-ryu

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