Zen Tea Ceremony Inside an Art Installation

A Zen Tea Ceremony is the last tea ceremony held within Flora Kao’s installation, Hope.

Surrounded by ginkgo leaves and lines of packaging twine, we gather at sunset for a ceremonial matcha experience that bridges contemporary art, Zen meditation, and traditional tea practice.

The afternoon unfolds in two parts:
Part I — The First Cup (Served)
Guests will receive a bowl of freshly whisked matcha prepared in ceremony.
You will learn how to receive the bowl, turn it respectfully, and drink mindfully.
We reflect on impermanence, dust, endurance, and the quiet tension held within the installation.
Part II — The Second Cup (Hands-On for Those Interested)
Guests who wish to remain will be guided through a mini tutorial on whisking matcha:
– Proper grip and whisk motion
– Water temperature and foam
– Basic Zen tea etiquette
– Care of tools
We will prepare a unique bowl for each of our guests.

This is both:
• A sun bathe ritual within an artwork
• A practical introduction to tea and meditation

Contribution: $35 per person, please pay via our Partiful link:
https://partiful.com/e/HL2r8Y9SqVRqiCiEzXYL?c=zVbF8bIo

Includes two cups of matcha and the full artistic experience.
No prior tea experience required.

* Capacity is limited to 7 guests per session to preserve intimacy and focus. If interest exceeds capacity, an additional session may be scheduled at 3:45pm.