Tea Ceremony in Průhonice

Japanese Tea Gathering

A tea ceremony is far more than the preparation of a cup of tea - it is a tradition spanning over four hundred years that unites aesthetics, hospitality, and mindfulness. Under the guidance of Markéta Sókei Reiter Fujita, a certified teacher of the Urasenke school with more than thirty years of experience, you will sit as a guest at a Japanese tea gathering and observe from close range the preparation of matcha tea in the bonryaku temae (ryakubon) form - a simplified arrangement of the Urasenke school.

The gathering includes traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi or higashi), freshly prepared matcha usucha tea, and a guided commentary on the Japanese Way of Tea. Both the preparation and the guests' seating take place at a low table.

Duration: 60 minutes | Capacity: 10 people | Suitable for complete beginners and those interested in Japanese culture.

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Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop

At the workshop, you will experience the tea ceremony firsthand - under the guidance of Markéta Sókei Reiter Fujita, you will learn the basics of tea etiquette, discover how to properly receive a tea bowl, become familiar with essential tea utensils, and prepare matcha tea yourself according to the bonryaku temae (ryakubon) arrangement.

The workshop also introduces the Japanese concept of mitate, which demonstrates how traditional tools can be replaced with everyday objects and how the spirit of the tea ceremony can be brought into your home. The workshop takes place seated at a low table.

Duration: 60 minutes | Capacity: 10 people | Suitable for complete beginners and those interested in Japanese culture.