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Tea Tours
Tue, Nov 19
|Phoenix
In Japan, having tea allows guests to take a break from the outside world and focus on the simple, transitory moment of serving and drinking tea. Join us on this tour to experience Japanese tea culture!
Time & Location
Nov 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Phoenix, 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
About the Event
Over time, changes in tea traditions and practices have led to the creation of various schools of tea, cafes, and casual enjoyment, but the pervasiveness in the culture around tea continues to this day.Japanese tea is seen as an inseparable part of Japanese Culture, with production and practices that started centuries ago.
In Japan, having tea allows guests to take a break from the outside world and focus on the simple, transitory moment of serving and drinking tea. And with this, we ask you to join us at the Japanese Friendship Garden for our newest offering: Tea Tours!
Guests can join us on select Tuesdays for an exclusive docent-led tea tour where they can learn the basics of Chanoyu and Japanese casual tea. The program begins with a tour of the Tea House "Musoan" where you can admire Japanese seasonal art displays, learn about the history of the Tea…