Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience Workshop

Discover the ancient art of Japanese tea ceremony at Seattle's serene Zuishin'an Tearooms!



2 hours Location Beacon Hill Class size 1 to 5 guests   $350 per class

There are things to do in Seattle, and then there are things you'll actually remember for the rest of your life -- and this is one of them! Step into the gorgeous Zuishin'an Tearooms and let the outside world quietly fall away as you're welcomed into the centuries-old tradition of chanoyu, Japan's beloved art of the tea ceremony. This isn't a rushed museum tour or a YouTube tutorial -- it's a fully guided, English-language Japanese tea experience designed to feel personal, unhurried, and genuinely moving.
Whether you're hunting for unique date ideas, searching for team building activities that don't involve trust falls, planning a birthday party worth talking about, or simply craving something more meaningful than brunch, this ceremony fits the moment beautifully. You'll learn the history and etiquette behind Japanese tea ceremonies at a pace that feels welcoming, never overwhelming. Come curious, come knowing absolutely nothing about matcha -- it truly doesn't matter. Every guest is met exactly where they are.
You'll watch seasonal matcha get whisked fresh just for you, savored alongside traditional wagashi sweets in a setting that feels like a quiet exhale. This tea ceremony experience is open to everyone -- no background, no prep, no stress required. Just you, a warm bowl of matcha, and a memory you didn't know you needed!
What you'll get
  • Fresh-whisked seasonal matcha
  • Traditional wagashi sweets
  • English-guided cultural and historical knowledge
  • Understanding of tea etiquette and the spirit of chanoyu!
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your curiosity and love for tea!
  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • A smile
Location

Zuishin’an Tearooms – East-West Chanoyu Center - 1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144

At the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington: 2nd Floor East Building (above Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop).

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East-West Chanoyu Center of Tea Art - Tea Culture
East-West Chanoyu Center of Tea Art - Tea Culture

female Women-owned

In 2022, the East-West Chanoyu Center (EWCC) leased a suite in the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), home to the historic Seattle Japanese Language School. The JCCCW has been a central hub for Japanese culture and heritage since the early 20th century, and EWCC is honored to share the rich tradition of Chanoyu with the JCCCW community and beyond. Construction of the new tearooms began in September 2022.
In 2023, the East-West Chanoyu Center (EWCC) installed an 8-tatami mat room, a 4.5 tatami mat room, a galley kitchen, a foyer, and an attic, and in July resumed its tea classes and activities.
The Zuishin’an tearooms proudly stand as the first public tearooms in the Pacific Northwest to offer year-round access to interactive tea ceremonies, workshops, and classes for both one-time audiences and dedicated tea practitioners.

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