Japanese Tea Ceremony

Registration is required. Registration will open one week prior to the program.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony began as a symbol of elegance, developed into a spiritually rejuvenating rite, and is a core component in the nation’s culture.  It combines elements of Zen Buddhism into a social context. A host prepares a bowl of tea for a guest or guests, and it is shared in the spirit of peacefulness and harmony. An historical overview of the 450 year-old tea ritual will be presented, and a demonstration of tea-making, utilizing authentic Japanese utensils, will be offered. Tea and authentic Japanese confections will be served to the guests. Dr. Drew Hanson, owner of Boukakuan Japanese Tea House and Garden in Columbus, NJ, and Brandon Forsht will illustrate the ritual’s evolution through 450 years.   

Co-sponsored by AAPI of East Brunswick