Wednesday, February 20th (EDT)
・First Session 5:00pm-5:45pm
・Second Session 6:00pm-6:45pm
Nippon Cha Williamsburg
(214 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249)
Price: $30
In this lecture, we will invite Yoshitsugu Nagano, a tea master, who will teach us basic knowledge of matcha (history, production method, etc.) and how to make delicious matcha at home!
Matcha contains a ton of health benefits such as vitamins, theanine that calms you down, and saponin which kills bacteria. By drinking matcha every day, you will feel calmer and live a healthier lifestyle.
Language: Japanese and English
Detail of this tea ritual
1. Lecture on basic knowledge of Matcha
2. Experience the traditional way of making and drinking Matcha
*The contents are subject to change.
*If you have allergies, vegetarianism, or other dietary requirements, please contact us at least three days prior to the tea ritual.
Saturday, February 25th (EDT)
・Morning Session 10:30am-12:00pm
・Afternoon Session 2:00pm-3:30pm
Globus Tea Room
(889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003)
Price: $100
The days are getting warmer little by little.
In Japan, early February is called Risshun 立春, the beginning of spring.
In Japan, water drawn in Risshun has long been called Wakamizu 若水 (young water) and is considered holy and pure.
It is believed that drinking Wakamizu removes evil spirits, and it is customary to drink tea using this water.
This time, we will be using spring water from Saratoga Spa State Park, one of the most famous spring water sites in New York.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/saratogaspa
Let's enjoy the pairing of the mellow young freshwater water and the fine matcha tea from Kyoto together and feel the coming of spring!
Language: Japanese and English
Detail of this tea ritual
1. Kaiseki Cuisine(tea-ritual cuisine)
2. Usucha (formal thin matcha with the spring water)
3. Meisui-date(drinking only the spring water)
4. Discussion time
*The contents are subject to change.
*If you have allergies, vegetarianism, or other dietary requirements, please contact us at least three days prior to the tea ritual.
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.