“Extremely interesting and informative. Yoshi was friendly and happy to help us make the tea and answer questions. It's a lecture and hands-on demo and well worth your time.”
“I'm a local who loves tea, is always looking for fun events to learn something new, and has been exploring more ways to tap into calming moments among the everyday hustle. This matcha class was a great experience from start to finish. Yoshi, our instructor, and his translator were incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. They gracefully guided us through each step of the matcha ceremony, making what could have been an intimidating process feel approachable and deeply calming.
I appreciated the high-level history of matcha's importance in Japan. It wasn't just about making tea; it was about understanding the rich cultural tapestry behind it. He was also wonderfully open to all our questions, making us feel comfortable to delve deeper into our curiosities.
What truly set this class apart was the instructor's thoughtful prompting, encouraging us to explore the meditative aspects of the tea experience and our connection to nature - the heat of the water, the sound of the whisk mimicking a quiet bubbling stream, and the gratitude in sharing the experience with each other. It transformed a simple tasting into a moment of true mindfulness. I hope to take more classes from our instructor and continue on the Way of Tea! Highly, highly recommend!”
“The teacher’s passion for sharing this ceremony and his knowledge was amazing. He also kept the class fun as well as informative. I would highly recommend this class to everyone. It’s well worth it! My husband, daughter and I really enjoyed it together.”
“I really enjoyed the class!! Amazing experience, learned a lot! Delicious high quality matcha! Teacher is very knowledgeable and explained everything very well!!”
“We had an absolutely fantastic Tea Ceremony class. Our teacher was so kind and insightful. He patiently told us about the history of the tea ceremony and then took us through the ceremony itself. It was a very connective spiritual experience. I highly recommend this class.”
“What a fantastic experience! Yoshi, our tea master, was extraordinary, explaining and demonstrating this mystical tea meditation to Daniel and me, immersing us in ancestral Japanese culture. An unforgettable evening.”
