My name is Jan, though in the tea room, I am known as 雪眞 (Sesshin). For me, tea is a shared language. It is a way to connect, reflect, and inhabit the present moment. Jan's Chanoma is a place to listen to the tea and find your own quiet rhythm.
What started as curiosity turned into a lifelong study of Senchadō. This was not a path that I imagined walking on, but it is the one that I hold dearly. This is an essay on how I found this path and what it means to me.
Tea can be solo or a dance partner. I collaborated with my cheese-loving friend to offer a unique pairing of Japanese teas and fine cheeses. Here's a recap of the event.
Proper care of the chasen (matcha bamboo whisk) not only let you whisk up a beautiful bowl of matcha, it can also prolong the tool's life. Here are some tips on how to care for your chasen.
I partnered up with my friend, a chocolate expert, to offer tea and craft chocolate pairings that are driven by the participants!
A chawan (tea bowl) is more than just a vessel. It’s an essential part of the matcha experience. Proper preparation before use and careful cleaning afterward help maintain its beauty and longevity. Here are some tips on how to care for your chawan.
I had been seeking out Wakoucha specifically in the past two years and was thrilled to be able to introduce three of them at this event, held as part of Nikkei Centre's cultural program.