Tea Talk Series: “Hanami” Traditions & Tea Tasting

Join Us for the Third “Tea Talk” Series Celebrating “Hanami” (花見)

Join us for the third iteration of the Tea Talk Series, a cross-cultural event celebrating about the cherry blossom viewing （花見）tradition over tea tasting! As part of the 5th Annual Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival, this Tea Talk explores the ceremonial practices, histories, and philosophies behind Chinese ceremonial black tea and Japanese Sencha green tea.

Through guided tasting and conversation, presenters Akisa Fukuzawa and Ruth Lu invite participants to experience how tea functions both an everyday practice and a cultural art form across East Asia.

Tea and Japanese treats will be provided. Free admission, RSVP required.

*This event is independently organized by Akisa and Ruth. All content and stories shared are authentic and personal to the hosts.

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