Jan • 雪眞

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.

Preparation, Boundary & Silence

The first official Senchadō gathering has come and gone, but the echoes of that afternoon are still settling. These are the small, internal moments that shaped the spirit of the room.

Spring Equinox Tea Gathering | 春分の煎茶会

Five days before the Spring Equinox, the first official Senchadō gathering took place in Vancouver. Outside, the plum blossoms were already out, and the first cherry blossoms had just started to appear.

Senchadō & Me - Essay for Junshihan Application

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.

Curds & Kettle: When Cheese Meets Tea

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.

How to Use and Care for Your Chasen - Bamboo Matcha Whisk

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.

Flavour Analysis - Not Your Usual Tea & Chocolate Pairing Event

I partnered up with my friend, a chocolate expert, to offer tea and craft chocolate pairings that are driven by the participants!