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Experience the tradition, beauty, and significance of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, a tradition that dates back 500 years. Whether you're hosting an event or just want to learn more about the art of tea, my Tea Ceremony services bring a touch of culture and elegance to any occasion.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration

A customised Japanese tea ceremony of 1 to 2 hours at a location of your choice – that could be your home, office, gallery or shop – where I will make matcha for you and your guests. You will get an introduction to its rituals and etiquette, its history and evolution over time, the underlying Zen philosophy and Bushido spirit.

 

You will experience how through the Japanese tea ceremony you can build stronger relationships by creating special, shared experiences. By being present in the here and now, appreciating the beauty of everyday things that are simple and natural. In that quiet, peaceful moment reflecting on who really is important to you.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Lessons

To deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture.

Foundation Course

An introduction course of 3 lessons of 1-hour each that starts with learning to be a guest at a Japanese tea ceremony and then progress to making matcha yourself.

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As a guest, your will be shown the rituals. From the timing of eating the sweets, the power of silence … and when to speak, what to say, how to hold and turn the bowl, drink the matcha, returning it to the host, and appreciating the art history in it all.

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Explore the utensils you need as host (bowl, whisk, scoop, matcha container), how to prepare everything - e.g. sifting the tea powder -  posture and gestures, being present with the right mindset, and creating a special moment for your guest(s).

Intermediate Course

Six modules, each 2-hours in duration, that build on the foundation course. You will learn about the history of tea, the role of art, and the next level of proficiency as a guest and as a host.

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As a guest, you will experience the next level of detail, the minimum expectation of being a proper guest.

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As a host, you will find several ceremonial rituals being added to what you experienced in the foundation course. You will learn how to make a bowl of Matcha with the correct ceremonial rituals, the history of the utensils, the role of Art, and the underlying Zen philosophy.

Advanced, Certification Course

The next level is to go deeper into the history, the ceremonial rituals and to explore 8 seasonal events: New Year’s celebration, spring festival & Rikyu remembrance, Sakura festival, summer celebration, dawn celebration, welcoming autumn, first Matcha of the year, Yobanashi (night ceremony done by candle light).  

 

This course has 8 modules of 2 hours over 6 months. This can either be taken as an individual course, or as part of a group of 3 - 6 participants. It will start with a Kaiseki meal.

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You wi​ll receive a certificate of participation. 

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