Online Tea Ceremony Workshop

🍵 Tea Ceremony Lesson Online
A 60-Minute Mind Reset for Busy Minds

Escape the noise. Slow down. Reset.
Step into a peaceful Japanese tea experience—
from the comfort of your home.
This beginner-friendly online tea ceremony is designed for busy professionals who need a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect.

🌿 Why This Experience?
Busy mind. Endless tasks. Constant pressure.
What you need is not more information—
but stillness.
Through the simple act of preparing and drinking matcha,
you will:
✔ Slow down your thoughts
✔ Reconnect with the present moment
✔ Experience calm and clarity in just 60 minutes
This is not just a class.
It’s a mental reset ritual you can take into your daily life.

🍵 What You’ll Experience
This is a beginner’s tea ceremony lesson where you will:
✔ Learn how to make matcha step-by-step
✔ Understand the hidden meaning behind this 600-year-old tradition
✔ Experience Japanese mindfulness in a modern, accessible way
Via Zoom, escape your daily routine for one hour and enter a calm, focused state of mind.
Relax, enjoy, and take part in an unforgettable experience—
perfect for tea lovers and Japanophiles.

💡 What You Will Gain
✔ A calm and clear state of mind
✔ A simple ritual you can continue at home
✔ Practical tools to reduce stress
✔ A deeper appreciation of Japanese culture
✔ A moment to reconnect with yourself
In just 60 minutes: busy → calm

👥 Who This Is For
✔ Feeling mentally drained from work or multitasking
✔ Struggling to switch off your mind
✔ Experiencing digital fatigue
✔ Interested in Japanese culture or matcha
✔ First-time tea ceremony participants
No prior experience needed.

🍵 Event Details
✔ June 14, 2026 (Sunday)
✔ 1:00 – 2:00 PM (PST)
✔ Online (Zoom)
✔ Small group session (limited seats)
✔ English session / Beginner-friendly

👘 Meet Your Instructor
Miki Miura
✔ Kyoto-based hospitality experience serving international guests
✔ Certified in Service Hospitality (Level 1)
✔ Experience supporting Japanese cultural events in Paris
She combines:
Japanese tradition × hospitality × global communication
to create a warm, welcoming experience for everyone.

🍵 Session Flow (60 min)
① Introduction
② Instructor Introduction
③ What is Matcha? (Visual explanation)
④ Make Your Own Matcha (Guided)
⑤ Drink & Reflect
⑥ Q&A
⑦ Closing

🍵 What You Need (Simple Setup)
✔ Computer (Zoom access) ✔ A tea bowl (or any kitchen bowl) ✔ Tea Whisk （Chasen） ✔ Tea Spoon （Chashaku） (as alternative to tea scoop) ✔ Matcha powder
✔ Hot water (~85°C / 185°F)
✔ Japanese sweets (wagashi) ( If wagashi is not available, you may enjoy other sweet snacks such as chocolate instead.)

✔ If you do not have the required tools,
they are easily available on Amazon
or at Japanese tea shops and local Japanese stores
in major cities such as San Francisco.

If you need guidance on where to purchase them,
please feel free to contact us — we are happy to assist you.

✔ Having your own set of tools allows you to continue practicing
at home and deepen your experience.
No tools? No problem.
The instructor will guide you with alternatives.

🌸 About the Experience
Japanese tea ceremony is a 600-year-old tradition.
It is not about perfection—
it is about presence.
Through slow, intentional movement,
you will naturally:
✔ Breathe deeper
✔ Move slower
✔ Feel calmer

【🌿 About Active ZEN】
Active ZEN is a Japanese culture and mindfulness project
that brings authentic Japanese wisdom into modern life.

Through tea ceremony, calligraphy, and Ikebana,
we offer practical tools for calm, clarity, and balance.

【👩‍🦰About the Organizer】
Kaori is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is originally from Kanazawa. Founder of Active ZEN and a former international flight crew member with ANA (All Nippon Airways).

She currently runs career development programs in Japan and creates Japanese cultural experiences for people living overseas. Kaori has traveled to over 50 countries and enjoys cultural exchange, language exchange, traveling, and cooking.

【💬Notice】
Photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on our website or social media at a later date.

If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the organizer in advance.

Please kindly note that cancellations should be made via Meetup at least 3 days before the event.

Cancellations made 48+ hours before the event: full refund
Cancellations within 48 hours: non-refundable
No-shows: non-refundable

If the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer, a full refund will be issued or a new date will be offered.

A recording of the session will be provided for 7 days as an optional courtesy for participants who are unable to attend.

Refund requests must be submitted via Meetup messaging prior to the event start time.