Hands-on Matcha Workshop by ochamode

​Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony in a welcoming, hands-on workshop led by a Japanese tea ceremony instructor.

​Harue Imaizumi practices and teaches the Omotesenke way of tea in Berkeley. She has studied tea in both Japan and the United States and is a certified instructor of the Omotesenke school. Through her practice and teaching, she is dedicated to sharing wa no kokoro—the spirit of harmony.

​During the workshop, guests will learn about Japanese tea culture, matcha culture, and the wellness benefits of matcha, while being introduced to a table-style Japanese tea ceremony.

​You’ll learn the basic principles and etiquette of Japanese tea ceremony, as well as practical tips for preparing delicious matcha at home—including matcha-to-water ratio, water temperature, and whisking techniques. You’ll then whisk your own bowl of matcha and enjoy it with traditional Japanese sweets.

​The tea will come from ochamode, founded by Mayuka Inaba. Originally from Kikugawa, a tea-growing town in Shizuoka, Japan, Mayuka grew up with ocha as part of everyday life. She founded ochamode in Berkeley in 2021. Through high-quality organic matcha and green teas grown by farmers in her home region of Shizuoka, she shares the Japanese ocha lifestyle that nurtures well-being in both body and mind.

​Program

• ​Introduction to matcha, Japanese tea culture, and the story behind ochamode

• ​Learn about the traditions, principles, and etiquette of Japanese tea ceremony

• ​Experience a table-style Japanese tea ceremony demonstration

• ​Learn about matcha and its wellness benefits

• ​Hands-on guidance on how to whisk your own bowl of matcha

• ​Enjoy freshly prepared matcha with traditional Japanese sweets

• ​Practical tips for making delicious matcha at home, including matcha-to-water ratio, water temperature, whisking techniques, preventing clumps, storage, and matcha latte preparation

• ​Q&A with the tea ceremony instructor and ochamode founder

​Ticket Options

​Basic Ticket — $60

​Includes:

• ​Full 75-minute workshop experience

• ​30g tin of ochamode Organic Okumidori Matcha from Shizuoka, Japan ($32 value)

• ​Matcha served during the workshop

• ​Traditional Japanese sweets

​Matcha Bowl Ticket — $85

​Includes everything in the Basic Ticket, plus:

• ​One Japanese-made matcha bowl to take home

​Members get $10 off. Just pick the the member ticket!