Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Learn to Make Matcha
Sunday, April 5th
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12:00–12:45 pm
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1:00–1:45 pm
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2:00–2:45 pm
Japanese village
(68 35th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232)
Price: $45
In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare a delicious bowl of matcha using traditional Japanese techniques
The class is led by Yoshitsugu Nagano, a Japanese tea practitioner and certified instructor of the Ueda Soko-ryu school of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ritual). Mr. Nagano will guide participants through the basic steps of preparing matcha while also introducing the history, aesthetics, and philosophy behind the tradition.
Chanoyu, the Japanese tea ritual, has been cultivated in Japan for over 800 years. Through the simple act of preparing and sharing a bowl of tea, generations have refined ideas of beauty, mindfulness, and hospitality. These values continue to offer inspiration for modern life today.
The workshop takes place in the tea room located on the second floor of Japan Village, a cultural marketplace dedicated to Japanese culture in Brooklyn. The space is designed with traditional tea room principles, where soft natural light filters through shoji screens, creating a calm and contemplative atmosphere.
Whether you are completely new to matcha or already interested in Japanese culture, this workshop offers a welcoming introduction to the world of Chanoyu.
Join us in New York and experience the beauty of Japanese tea culture together!
NY Seasonal Tea Ceremony
Matcha in the Fragrant Breeze
Saturday, April 25th
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Globus Washitsu
(889 broadway, NY 10003)
Price: $100
As spring finally arrives in New York, we begin to feel a sense of renewal and joy in the air. After an especially cold winter this year, the coming of spring feels even more meaningful.
In Japan, April is the season when cherry blossoms reach full bloom across the country. People gather beneath the blossoms to enjoy food, sake, and tea in a tradition known as hanami (cherry blossom viewing).
While Chanoyu is typically held inside a tea room, during this season it is also enjoyed outdoors. Tea utensils are placed in a special portable chest called a tabidansu, allowing for the experience of preparing and sharing matcha in nature.
For this month’s tea gathering, we will recreate the atmosphere of an outdoor tea setting (nodate) within the tea room. A tabidansu will be used to evoke the spirit of enjoying tea in the open air.
A light meal and sake inspired by hanami will also be served.
We warmly invite you to join us in sharing a bowl of matcha while celebrating the joy of spring 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:
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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