Tea & Zen Stories at Mandaracha Tea House
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🍵 Tea & Zen Stories at Mandaracha Tea House
Every Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Limited to 8 participants
Step away from the noise of daily life and enter the serene world of Mandaracha Tea House in Kyoto.
Each Wednesday, we gather for an intimate tea session that combines the quiet ritual of tea with the wisdom of Zen kōan—short, paradoxical stories meant to awaken insight and reflection.
This is not a lecture, nor a ceremony in strict formality, but rather a living experience:
- Share a carefully selected tea, and a shoujin dessert, to nourish our session.
- Listen to and contemplate timeless Zen stories that spark curiosity and dialogue.
- Engage in gentle conversation that connects tradition, philosophy, and everyday life.
About the Host
Alexandre Nicolau, founder of Mandaracha Tea House, is a long-time practitioner and researcher of Japanese tea culture and applying Zen to life. Based in Kyoto, he combines tradition with innovation—curating premium Japanese teas from organic farms while also teaching Global Marketing at a local university. His vision is to create meaningful encounters through tea, where history, taste, and mindfulness come together.
About Mandaracha Tea House
Nestled in Kyoto, Mandaracha is more than a tea shop—it is a bridge between Japan’s centuries-old tea heritage and a modern international audience. Visitors are welcomed into a warm space that honors both the quiet depth of the tea ceremony and the spirit of open exchange.
Practical Information
- 🗓 When: Every Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- 📍 Where: Mandaracha Tea House, Kyoto
- 👥 Capacity: Limited to 8 participants (intimate group setting)
- 💴 Contribution: 2000yen per participant - Free on 24 September
Come join us for tea, stories, and stillness—a weekly pause in the heart of Kyoto.