Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

Details: ★Please note! NEW ADDRESS is 2-3-12 (Google map says 2-3-3 for some reasons) THE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION SAKURA TEA A cup of Sakura tea (Cherry blossom) served by the host as a welcome drink. AN INTRODUCTION VIDEO A 10-minute video to learn the history and the core concepts of Chado. TEA ROOM Learn about the tearoom and enjoy the meditative time in it. CONFECTION Enjoy a traditional Japanese confection. MEDITATION Let's leave all the mundane affairs of the world behind. CEREMONY The formal performance for making koicha, the main matcha tea in the ceremony. KOICHA Let's taste the strong matcha tea, koicha, the original form drunk by samurai. TEA BOWL Learn the variety of tea bowls from different regions and how different shapes yield different tastes and experiences. A HANDS-ON LESSON A hands-on lesson to make a bowl of usucha, a thin matcha tea with a thick foam on top. DRY SWEETS Enjoy dry sweets before drinking usucha. USUCHA Enjoy a bowl of usucha. MATCHA Learn about matcha powder. DRESS CODE: Miniskirts and tight pants are NOT recommended. No bare feet are allowed in the tea room. Please bring your socks.