Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through this Tea Ceremony hosted in our museum galleries. This special version of the ceremony will be celebrating International Tea Day and the long and cultural significance of tea around the world.
Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host, Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in practising tea ceremonies, known as sadō (茶道), Yukie Williams draws inspiration from both her training and her early years in Japan. Alongside Yukie Williams, Yukie Scott will give an explanation of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, exploring the different elements and giving you an insight into each step of the process.
To accompany the matcha, you will have a chance to sample nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet. These are handcrafted by Ryoko Stibbe for MEAA’s Japanese Tea Ceremonies and are different for each session. Ryoko chooses the shape of each nerikiri to reflect the seasons.
May nerikiri is a Shōbu (Iris):

이벤트의 일환으로 파트너사인 코민스 티에서 제공하는 말차 3g 파우치를 증정합니다. 배운 지식을 바탕으로 집에서 직접 정통 말차를 만들어 보세요!
Following your Tea Ceremony session, you will have the chance to explore the Museum, including Reimaginings and the Discovery Room.
코민스 티에서 지원합니다.
