Hi. This is TOMOMI @ roji tea lounge. Hope you are having a
great summer so far.
For those people who couldn't make it to the last ceremony,
here is your chance to join this calming ritual. Thank you
for waiting.
The only thing that has been changed is - now you have an
option to come in and just watch the ceremony for...

FREE!

 
We just wanted to share this opportunity with more people
interested in watching this Japanese tradition. Space is
limited for spectator
section so it will be on a first come, first serve bases.

EVENT INFO:

 
Date: Sun, Aug 19 2007

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm (Door opens at 1:15pm)

Where: roji tea lounge

Fee:
FREE (Stand/Spectator)
$11 (Reservations and pre-payment required for seat
assingment. Includes Matcha Green tea and sweets)

For those with reservations will have an opportynity to dress in kimono (Japanese traditional gown) if you wish. Be sure to count to stay a little longer after the ceremony. Tip: It helps to wear skirt and shirt with neck area open so that we can wrap around it. (jeans may touhger)

The Japanese tea ceremony (chado or sado, 'the way of tea')
is a traditional ritual influenced by Zen Buddhism in which
powdered green tea, or matcha, is ceremonially prepared by
a skilled practitioner and served to a small group of
guests in a tranquil setting. (From Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia)
Matcha is made from high grade green tea. It is prepared in
a grinded form, so basically you are drinking the whole
leaf which means you are getting the whole goodness of
green tea.

EARTH is the source of ceramics, tea's adornment.
METAL is the resource from which kettles are fashioned.
WATER, in its purest form, is the friend of tea
WOOD is the substance from which tea is born
FIRE is the teacher of tea in that it moulds tea's character
during processing and again during its brewing.
Water and fire interact to release the hidden potentials of the leaf.

The ceremony lasts for about 10 - 15 min and there are a
couple of different styles that will be performed. Matcha
green tea and sweets will be served within the event hour
for those guests with reservations.
Reservations can be made at the shop, by phone,or e-mail.

Please feel free to contact us for any questions and we
hope you can join us for a pleasant sunday.
Thank you.

TOMOMI
roji tea lounge