Upcoming Matcha Workshops & Cultural Events In New York

We are pleased to announce that on Sunday, October 12, we will be hosting Kintsugi & Matcha Experience: Embracing Beauty in Imperfection, along with our popular workshop Matcha Time for Mindfulness II. Further details will be shared soon. Please stay tuned.

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Kintsugi & Matcha Experience: Embracing Beauty in Imperfection
Sunday, October 12, at 1 PM

Our popular workshop: Matcha Time for Mindfulness II
Sunday, October 12, at 3 PM

Experience the timeless beauty and mindfulness of Japanese tea culture.

Following the success of our four-part summer series, we are pleased to offer this special one-time workshop. Each 75-minute session highlights a unique element of The Way of Tea (Japanese tea ceremony), blending hands-on practice in preparing matcha with thoughtful insights into its cultural and aesthetic significance. There will also be space for open discussion and questions, making the program welcoming for both newcomers and returning participants.

This is more than a class—it’s a moment to slow down, reconnect with the present, and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of Japanese traditions. After each session, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and inspired.

What You’ll Experience:

1. About Matcha– Discover the origin, health benefits, and cultural significance of this vibrant green powdered tea.

2. The Importance of the Tea Ceremony– Understand how Chanoyu cultivates mindfulness, presence, and harmony in daily life.

3. Etiquette when you drink matcha– Learn how to receive and enjoy matcha with grace, awareness, and calm.

4. How to Make Your Own Matcha– Receive hands-on guidance and step-by-step techniques so you can confidently prepare and enjoy matcha at home.

Workshop highlight:

  • High-Quality Matcha
    Savor premium matcha from Uji, Kyoto, known for its vibrant color, rich umami, and grounding energy.

  • Special Tea Bowls
    Use a handcrafted chawan by ceramic artist Kifumi Kawamura from Kamakura, created in a traditional climbing kiln once used by Rosanjin Kitaoji.

  • Sweet Pairings
    Enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and refined Western-style treats, thoughtfully selected to complement the matcha.