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.
Journal
Reflections on the leaf.
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.
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!
Sharing the Story of Wakoucha
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.