NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony:
New Harvest Matcha 2025
Saturday, June 28th
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1st Session (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
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2nd Session (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Globus Washitsu
(889 broadway, NY 10003)
Price: $100
In Kyoto, Japan, known for producing the finest matcha, tea leaves for matcha are harvested in early May each year. Freshly plucked tea leaves have a lush, fresh aroma and a beautiful green color. Traditionally, these tea leaves are aged for six months after harvesting, but this time, we have specially prepared matcha from leaves before maturation.
At this tea gathering, we will conduct a tea ceremony using a 茶桶箱 Satsubako to serve two types of matcha. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy and compare the flavors of freshly harvested matcha and aged matcha from last year.
Additionally, June is the time when Japan holds the "名越の払 Nagoshi-no-Harae" ritual, a ceremony to pray for good health for the remaining six months of the year. It is customary to eat tofu during this ritual, and we will be serving tofu to our guests at this tea gathering.
We look forward to your participation in this celebration of tradition and taste!
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:
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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.
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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.
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The images are a record of the tea ceremonies we have held so far. They do not show the contents of this tea ceremony.
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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.
Sponsor:
Globus Family / Nippon Cha / Ueda Soko-ryu
Nodate in NYC:
Matcha Under the Open Sky – June Edition
Sunday, June 29th
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1st Session (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
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2nd Session (12:45 PM – 1:15 PM)
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3rd Session (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
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4th Session (2:15 PM – 2:45 PM)
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5th Session (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
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6th Session (3:45 PM – 4:15 PM)
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7th Session (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
The Pool in Central Park
Price: $30
Held monthly in various outdoor locations across New York City, Nodate brings the centuries-old practice of outdoor tea ceremony into the urban landscape. This June, we gather in the heart of the city — Central Park — to welcome the arrival of early summer with a peaceful bowl of matcha under the open sky.
Rooted in the mindfulness practices of Zen monks and the meditative rituals of samurai, Nodate offers a moment to step away from the city's fast pace and return to the present — through nature, tea, and silence!
Location: The Pool in Central Park
We will provide the exact location details to participants.
This month’s theme: Embracing Early Summer
Let the breeze, greenery, and sound of birdsong guide you into a calm and grounded state as we share tea in community.
Guests will be served a bowl of freshly whisked matcha, accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweetprepared specially for the occasion.
What to Bring:
All participants are kindly asked to bring their own matcha bowl (chawan) for the ceremony.
It does not need to be a formal tea bowl — any ceramic bowl that fits comfortably in both hands will be perfectly suitable.
Weather Note:
In the case of rain or other inclement weather, the event may be canceled. If so, all payments will be fully refunded.
A final decision regarding weather-related cancellation will be made by 5:00 PM the day before, and all registered participants will be notified by email.
NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony:
"Matcha and Summer Flowers"
Saturday, July 26th
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1st Session (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
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2nd Session (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Globus Washitsu
(889 broadway, NY 10003)
Price: $100
Summer is finally starting this year!
In New York City, flowers are blooming in abundance and the energy of nature is overflowing.
In the world of Chanoyu (tea ritual), there is a ceremony called Hanashomo花所望 (flower arrangement ritual) in which customers arrange flowers to decorate their rooms and enjoy matcha while admiring them. At this ritual, we also have a selection of special traditional trays and utensils for use in flower rituals.
By actually arranging flowers, one can become one with the seasons and nature, and the taste of the matcha to be enjoyed afterwards will be even deeper.
Let's enjoy summer flowers and delicious matcha together!
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.
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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.
Sponsor:
Globus Family / Nippon Cha / Ueda Soko-ryu