The Art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony "Clear and White" 透明と白の茶会

I will hold a tea ceremony with the clear and white tea utensils for the early summer!

Our founding tea master, Sen no Rikyu, left the seven rules.One of these rules is “In the summer suggest coolness, in the winter, warmth.” For example, the shape or material of the tea bowl. Shallow and very flat tea bows are often used in the summer. If you make tea in this shallow tea bowl, the water cools down rather quickly. I use even clear glass tea bowls and other utensils that visually suggest the coolness.

Light-transmitting glass, crystal, and mother-of-pearl tea utensils.My early summer tea ceremony uses these to create a cool summer.Please join us and enjoy the summer tea ceremony!

I would like to talk about the seven rules of Sen no Rikyu.

Most of them could be used in modern life.

Japanese small meal

Sweets

Usucha session (Thin tea)

Light meal as refreshment.

(The photo is an image of a past tea ceremony. It is different from the actual menu.)

If you have food allergies, please contact us 3 days in advance.

All session guests sit directly on tatami mats. We have available an arrangement for those who cannot sit "seiza" style. We have some small stools available. (Please request in advance for limited chairs are available)

Western-style clothes are acceptable.

No sleeveless shirts, or short mini skirts.

Please bring a clean pair of white socks. (We have some extras)

Please take off jewelry and watches.

We will take pictures of the tea ceremony during the event. Please note that the photos taken may be used for SNS at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact me. [email protected]

Host or Publisher Keiko Kitazawa -Murasaki Tea-