CHANOWA is a series of courses suitable for anyone interested in learning more about tea and tea culture. We wish to see the circle of tea (Cha-no-Wa) grow bigger as we do this more.
CHANOWA courses
CHANOWA ① : Matcha Basics - Table top serving
(13 and 27 April, 11 and 25 May, 2024, from 13:00-14:10)
Upcoming in April-May 2024:
Ochadozo.com is delighted to present our Japanese tea course series, “CHANOWA①: Matcha Basics: Table-top serving". The course comprises a 4-class series during four Saturday afternoons in April-May 2024, focusing on Matcha and Japanese tea topics.
Participants will learn to set up, use utensils, whisk, serve/drink, and wrap up, so that you can serve Matcha to your guests on your own in a table-top setting. Seasonality is an important theme throughout this course, with a focus on spring and early summer.
★Examples of topics covered:
Class 1 (2024-4-13) Matcha, utensil, and water handling | tea words e.g. 和敬清寂, 市中の山居 etc. | touch & feel (utensils) | whisking techniques
Class 2 (2024-4-27) To serve and to be served Matcha | tea words/concepts | touch & feel (tea bowls) | whisking
Class 3 (2024-5-11) Tea tasting practice | tea words/concepts | touch & feel (Matcha and tea sweets) | whisking
Class 4 (2024-5-25) Tea session and host/guest role play | tea words/concepts | whisking
Our classes aim to be hands-on and interactive! During each class, guests will whisk and drink their own bowl(s) of Matcha and continually refine techniques. In the final session, participants will be the host(s) and guests of our in-class tea party.
★Time & Dates: 13:00-14:10 during each of the four Saturdays of 13/27 April and 11/25 May 2024
Location: Glue 咕嚕館, the co-working space that empowers work and promotes exchange of ideas!
Shop 1A, 1 Electric Street, Wan Chai (Admiralty MTR Exit F then 5 mins walk)
https://www.desk-one.hk/glue-wanchai-starstreet
Price:
(1) Sign up for Class 1 (April 13): HK$398/person
(2) Sign up for all 4 classes: HK$1450/person.
Note:
- All payments are non-refundable. Seats are reserved for participants once payment has been received.
- Sign-up by emailing us at nihonchahk@gmail.com OR by whatsapp 61876977. Payment by Payme/FPS.
★Building on this course, our subsequent future courses may cover topics related to table-top serving ②, preparation of Koicha (濃抹茶), hishaku 柄杓 etc.
★We would love to hear from you! Contact us at www.ochadozo.com, by whatsapp 61876977, or via IG: @yukifutami.tea
About Yuki: Ms. Yuki Futami, a Japanese who lives in Hong Kong, has been practicing the Japanese way of tea (Chado) in the past 14 years, and is certified by the Nihoncha Instructor Association (Japan) as tea instructor and Japanese tea ambassador in Hong Kong. Since 2017, Yuki has been invited to perform tea demonstrations at corporate and public events in Hong Kong (see web links below). Yuki wishes to share the unique Japanese tea cultural experience with guests in fun and interactive events.
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== Class 1 sample outline ==
CHANOWA ① : Matcha Basics - Table top serving
(13 and 27 April, 11 and 25 May, 2024, from 13:00-14:10)
*click the image to enlarge
[Finished] Thank you for coming!
Spring tea gathering - I : Matcha Basics
(1/8/15/22 April, 2023, from 11:00-12:15)
Our first CHANOWA course is an Introduction to Matcha basics!
"Spring Tea Gathering I : Matcha Basics", comprises a 4-class series during four Saturday afternoons in April 2023, focusing on Matcha and Japanese tea related topics. Participants will learn to set up, use utensils, whisk, serve/drink, and wrap up, so that you can serve Matcha to your guests on your own. Seasonality is an important theme throughout this course, with a focus on spring and early summer.
★Examples of topics covered:
Class 1 (2023-4-1) Matcha, utensil, and water handling | tea words e.g. 和敬清寂 | touch & feel (utensils) | whisking techniques
Class 2 (2023-4-8) To serve and to be served Matcha | tea words/concepts | touch & feel (tea bowls) | whisking
Class 3 (2023-4-15) Tea tasting practice | tea words/concepts | touch & feel (Matcha and tea sweets) | whisking
Class 4 (2023-4-22) Tea session and host/guest role play | tea words/concepts | whisking
Our classes aim to be hands-on and interactive! During each class, guests will whisk and drink their own bowl(s) of Matcha and continually refine techniques. In the final session, participants will be the host(s) and guests of our in-class tea party.
★Time & Dates: 11:00-12:15 during each of the four Saturdays of 1/8/15/22 April 2023
Location: Glue 咕嚕館, the co-working space that empowers work and promotes exchange of ideas!
Shop 1A, 1 Electric Street, Wan Chai ( Admiralty MTR Exit F ), Hong Kong
https://www.desk-one.hk/glue-wanchai-starstreet
Price: (1) Sign up for Class 1 (April 1): HK$398/person (2) Sign up for 4 classes: HK$1450/person.
Note: Above prices include ticket processing fees charged by third parties. All payments are non-refundable.
Sign-up at: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/574390045087 OR email us at nihonchahk@gmail.com OR whatsapp 61876977 and pay by Payme/FPS
★Building on the April Matcha Basics course, our subsequent future courses may cover topics related to Sencha (煎茶 tea leaves tea), preparation of Koicha (濃抹茶), etc.
[Finished] Thank you for coming!
25 March 2023: Matcha & Japanese Tea Film Screening
We are so delighted to be presenting this tea + film in-person event at the wonderful playground.work co-working space. This event will comprise two parts.
Many thanks to Director Takatsu san and playground.work for their support!
Part 1 (15:00-15:30): Japanese tea introduction and Matcha whisking by Ms. Yuki Futami. We start with a brief introduction of how different kinds of Japanese tea (Sencha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Tencha/Matcha) are made. Each guest will then whisk and drink a bowl of Matcha together with Okashi (Japanese sweets).
Part 2 (15:30-16:30): We will watch "Gochiso Chaji - A Film About Japanese Tea" by Makoto Takatsu (2021, 52 minutes, Japanese with English subtitles), a documentary film which tells stories of tea growers, blenders, retailers, tea shop owners, and others involved in Japanese tea, how they became passionate about what they do, and the opportunities and challenges they face. From real voices of Japanese tea practitioners.
Date & Time: 15:00-16:45, 25 March (Saturday), 2023
Location: playground.work (https://www.playground.work/)
11/F, 244-248 Des Voeux Road Central (Sheung Wan MTR Exit A1)
Sign-up & payment to secure your seat:
Via https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/558467941647 (Eventbrite service charge applies)
OR email us at nihonchahk@gmail.com OR whatsapp +852-61876977
Ticket Price: HK$390/person.
Hope to see you there! Yuki