Tea Ceremony Fundamentals: Brew & Serve with Grace (Beginner Friendly)

Ready to explore the Way of Tea but don't know where to start? Join our beginner-friendly traditional tea ceremony workshop and embark on an elegant and peaceful journey into tea artistry. Guided by an experienced tea master, you will master the core techniques of traditional brewing and serving, cultivating presence and grace while elevating tea drinking to an art form.

• Graceful Fundamentals: Master the essential movements and etiquette for brewing and serving tea, ensuring every pour is filled with beauty and respect.
• Mindful Practice: Get hands-on experience using fine teaware to brew different types of premium teas, feeling the subtle difference that water temperature and time make.
• Cultural Insight: Explore the cultural heart of the tea ceremony, understanding principles like Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility (和、敬、清、寂), and how they help us find peace in daily life.
• Palate Refinement: Learn the proper techniques for tasting and appreciating quality tea, engaging your senses with its aroma, texture, and color.
• 🫖 Practical Skills: Whether you are enjoying a solitary cup or hosting esteemed guests, you will leave with the confidence and grace to recreate this tranquil tea ritual anytime, anywhere.

• Absolute beginners and those new to the traditional tea ceremony.
• Individuals looking to enhance their daily ritual and improve mindfulness.
• Couples or groups seeking a unique, cultured, and relaxing experience.

📢 Important Notes

• Venue Update: Our tea house has relocated from the ByWard Market to a cozy residential area in Kanata, where it’s now home to two friendly cats. Please keep this in mind if you have cat allergies.
• Allergies: If you have any food allergies, kindly let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

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