Online Tea Ceremony Workshop

🍵 Online Tea Ceremony Workshop
An Authentic Japanese Mindfulness Experience
to Refine Your Presence
Presented by Active ZEN

Led by a Urasenke Tea Ceremony Instructor with 20+ years of experience
Slow down. Refine your presence. Step into a more graceful, mindful version of yourself. This is your moment to pause—and transform.

【🌸 Event Details】

• Date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 17:00 – 18:00 (PST) / 20:00 – 21:00 (EST)
• Format: Online (Zoom)
• Language: Japanese-led session with real-time AI translation in multiple languages
• Capacity: Group session with limited seats to ensure an intimate experience
• Level: Beginner-friendly (No prior experience required)

【🍵Concept】
This is not just a tea ceremony.
It is a simple, accessible
Japanese mindfulness experience
designed for busy professionals.
Through matcha, you will learn how to:
✔ Slow down your thoughts
✔ Focus on the present moment
✔ Create a small ritual for your daily life
Even one cup of matcha can change your day.

【🍵 The Flow】
Introduction(10 min)
Speaker Self-Introduction (5 min)

• Welcome & Opening Remarks

The Spirit of Zen Temples (5 min)

• Insights into Temple Culture

Tokonoma Viewing (10 min)

• Appreciating the Seasonal Aesthetics & Hanging Scroll

Checking Tools & Mindful Matcha Preparation (20 min)

• Hands-on Tea Making Experience

Reflections, Q&A, & Wrap-up (5 min)

• Reflections, Q&A, & Wrap-up

Closing(10min)

【👥 Who is this for?】

• High-performing professionals feeling constant pressure and demands
• Those struggling to slow down, disconnect from work, or find true focus
• Anyone experiencing digital fatigue or mental overload
• Individuals interested in Japanese culture, Zen philosophy, or matcha
• Beginners who want to explore tea ceremony without the pressure of strict rules
• Anyone seeking elegance, enhanced presence, and inner calm

In a world driven by speed and constant connection, many people lose touch with themselves. The Japanese tea ceremony is not just about making tea. It is a practice of absolute presence, awareness, and refined human connection.

Every movement has meaning. Every gesture reflects respect, mindfulness, and care. Through this experience, you will not only learn “how” to prepare matcha—but “how to be.”

【💡 What You Will Gain】

• A 30-second ritual to instantly reset your mind and regain focus
• A deep sense of calm, mental clarity, and stress relief
• A practical, Japanese approach to modern mindfulness
• Elegant movements and a more grounded, confident presence
• A new perspective on daily life and meaningful interactions
• A simple daily ritual you can easily integrate into your busy routine

After the session, you will feel:

• Lighter, mentally refreshed, and recentered
• More present and intentional in your daily interactions

【🌿 About This Experience】
This is not a strict or intimidating traditional class. Even if you feel:

• “I’m not good at rituals”
• “I might not do it perfectly”

You are warmly welcome here. Our instructor firmly believes that you don’t need to be perfect. Small, mindful actions can beautifully transform your presence. Anyone can cultivate grace and awareness. This session gently guides you to become “the kind of person others admire” through simple, meaningful practice.

【🍵 Requirements】

• Computer or tablet with Zoom access
• Tea bowl (Any small ceramic bowl or wide mug is perfectly fine)
• Tea whisk (Chasen)Tea spoon (Chashaku or a regular teaspoon)
• Matcha powder
• Hot water (approx. 85°C / 185°F)
• Japanese sweets (wagashi) or if unavailable, any small dessert or biscuit is perfectly fine.
• Tea strainer optional but recommended

✔ 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 New York.
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.

【💡 Before the Workshop】
Please prepare the following before the session begins:
✔ Prepare hot water at approximately 85°C/185°F in a pot or thermos
✔ Soak the tea whisk (chasen) in water beforehand
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

【🪭 Instructor Profile】
Sonoko Shinohara Urasenke Tea Ceremony Instructor

• 20+ years of dedicated tea ceremony practice and study.
• Passionate about bringing the beauty of Japanese etiquette and mindfulness into modern global lifestyles.
• Dedicated to helping professionals cultivate elegance, presence, and inner calm.

Her journey began with a deep admiration for a graceful tea master and a personal desire to become an inspiring, elegant woman. Today, she shares this timeless philosophy with the world: “You, too, can become the person you admire.”

【🌸About the Experience】
Japanese Tea Ceremony is a traditional art form with over 600 years of history.
It is a moment to slow down,
calm the mind, and reconnect with yourself.

This session introduces the basics of tea ceremony in a modern and accessible way,
with full support in English.
Enjoy this peaceful moment at home,
with matcha, sweets, and a sense of calm.

【💡Reserve Your Spot】
Seats are limited.
This is a free, group experience.
This is a warm, welcoming event.
Solo participants and first-timers are very welcome.

【🌿 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
— especially for busy professionals.

【👩‍🦰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.