Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Learn about the history and culture of tea, matcha tea and tea ceremony. Explore the philosophy of Japanese tea ceremony as a mindfulness practice in being present in the moment and appreciating the simple things in life while also being a very social activity.
You will then have a demonstration on Serving and making your own cup of matcha tea, all with traditional Japanese equipment.
About Keiko
Keiko was born in Tokyo, Japan, and has lived in London since 2002. She has been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. Her mother is a Kimono specialist and her late father developed traditional tea rooms for his clients. She started practicing the tea ceremony as a way of understanding traditional Japanese culture. Since then, studying and practicing the tea ceremony has become a major part of her life’s work, and her mission is to introduce the art of tea to global audiences. Find out more.
