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Private Ceremony
An intimate ceremony at your home or a venue of your choosing — the full ritual, unhurried. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries and quiet celebrations.
Modern Japanese and Chinese Tea Ceremony · London
Tea Ceremonies in London
One cup, one moment, shared slowly.
Chanoyu
A centuries-old ritual of attention, hosted for today.
Led by a chanoyu-trained tea sommelier, each ceremony moves through the quiet choreography of Japanese tea — the cleansing of the utensils, seasonal sweets, and ceremonial matcha whisked for each guest. No experience needed; just arrive and slow down.
Ceremonies
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Group Tea Ceremony
Our public sessions at partner venues across London. Come alone or with a friend — a gentle introduction to chanoyu in good company.
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Corporate & Retreats
A calm, shared pause for away-days, offsites, wellbeing weeks and retreats — run in rotations for larger groups.
Ichi-go ichi-e — this moment will never come again.
The ritual
How a ceremony unfolds
01
Arrival
Guests settle, hands are cleansed, and the room grows quiet.
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Purification
The host ritually cleans each utensil — a meditation in itself.
03
Sweet & bowl
A seasonal wagashi, then matcha whisked and offered to each guest.
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Conversation
Time to admire the bowls, ask questions and carry the calm home.
Upcoming
Join a public ceremony
22 Oct
Thursday · 18:30
Seasonal Tea Tasting Experience
Alchème Studio, London· 18:30–19:45· £35
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New dates are announced monthly — enquire below to hear first, or book a private ceremony.
Come back to your senses.
What's included
Everything for a complete ceremony
- A chanoyu-trained host guiding every step
- Ceremonial-grade Uji matcha, whisked for each guest
- Seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets)
- Traditional utensils, bowls & setting — brought to you
- A short introduction to the history and etiquette
Questions
Tea ceremonies, answered
Do I need any experience?
None at all. Your host guides you through every gesture, and there's no wrong way to enjoy it.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable you can sit in. We offer floor cushions and chairs — kneeling (seiza) is optional.
Can you host at our home, office or venue?
Yes. We bring everything — utensils, bowls, sweets and setting. We just need a calm space and a table or floor area.
Are dietary requirements catered for?
Matcha is plant-based, and we can provide vegan and gluten-free wagashi with notice.
What is your cancellation policy?
[Full refund up to X days before; after that, credit towards a future ceremony.]