Saturday, January 25th
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11:00am -1:00pm (Fully booked)
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3:00pm - 5:00pm
Globus Washitsu
(889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003)
Price: $120
NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony
"New Year Tea Ceremony 2025"
The first tea gathering of the New Year, known as "Hatsugama 初釜", is a cherished tradition where we prepare and share "Obukucha 大福茶", or Good Fortune Tea. This special tea, with a history spanning over a thousand years, is crafted from matcha blended with umeboshi (pickled plum), black soybeans, and sansho (Japanese pepper). It is believed that drinking Obukucha brings health and prosperity throughout the year while warding off misfortune.
At this gathering, we will also showcase the unique utensils and ritual involved in preparing this auspicious tea. Together, let us drink a bowl of Obukucha, praying for a year filled with health, happiness, and blessings!
In addition to Obukucha, a celebratory Kaiseki meal (tea-ceremony cuisine) will be served, thoughtfully prepared to honor the spirit of the New Year.
With gratitude, joy, and the spirit of shared blessings, we warmly invite you to this serene and elegant ceremony welcoming 2025. Let us celebrate the beginning of a prosperous year together in harmony and celebration!
Detail of the Hatsugama tea ritual
1. Sumitemae(charcoal laying) 炭手前
2. Kaiseki Cuisine(tea-ceremony cuisine) 懐石料理
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Introduction to japanese table manners
3. Obukucha(good fortune tea) 大福茶
4. Discussion time
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The history of Japanese tea ceremony
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The relationships of samurai and tea ceremony
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The spirituality of tea ceremony
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Introduction of the tools that we use
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Question and answer
*The contents are subject to change.
Language: Japanese and English
Supported by
Friday, January 31
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6:30 -7:30pm
AREA New York
(172 Madison Avenue #Commercial 2 New York, NY 10016)
Price: $50
A Special New Year’s Tea Gathering
Hatsugama Invitation
We are delighted to invite you to our special New Year’s tea gathering, Hatsugama 初釜, where the timeless tradition of Japanese tea culture harmonizes beautifully with modern living.
This unique event, curated by tea master Yoshitsugu Nagano, offers a fresh perspective on the art of tea. The venue for this elegant gathering is the exquisite space of AREA New York, adorned with high-quality furnishings and decor crafted by skilled artisans using natural materials from Japan. The tea gathering will be presented in a refined table-style setting, ensuring a welcoming and comfortable experience for both those new to the tea ceremony and long-time enthusiasts.
During the gathering, you will be served Ōbuku-cha 大福茶, a traditional matcha tea cherished for centuries as a symbol of good fortune and health. This special tea, with a history spanning over a thousand years, is crafted from matcha blended with umeboshi (pickled plum), black soybeans, and sansho (Japanese pepper). It is believed that drinking Ōbuku-cha brings health and prosperity throughout the year while warding off misfortune.
It will be accompanied by exquisite seasonal Japanese confections, embodying the spirit of celebration. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature and the changing seasons, while celebrating the start of a new year in peace and harmony. We warmly invite you to join us in marking this auspicious occasion and celebrating the beginning of a prosperous year together.
Language: Japanese and English
Organized by: AREA New York