Team Building Activity: Japanese Tea Ceremony for Teams
Bring your team together through the mindful traditions of a Japanese matcha tea ceremony.
A talented instructor will guide your group through chanoyu, an 800-year-old practice blending hospitality, mindfulness and tradition. Your team will discover the meaning behind ceremonial utensils and gestures before learning how to prepare and whisk their own bowls of matcha. Rooted in Zen Buddhism, this calming experience encourages focus, presence and shared connection. No prior experience or special attire is required, making it an approachable and memorable team building activity.
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Matcha Tea Ceremony
With freshly whisked matcha, prepared by hand under the tea master's guidance
- Minimum Guests 8
- Maximum Guests 30
- Event Duration 1.5 hours
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Hiroyo or Resident Chef
Silvia
20 Aug 2026
Such a wonderful introduction to Japanese culture through hands-on culinary workshops. The atmosphere is welcoming and engaging, and knowledgeable instructors like Chef Hiroyo guide you through each step in a way that's approachable even for complete beginners. A memorable and unique experience in NYC!
Event location: New York
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Hiroyo is a Japanese culinary instructor from Hokkaido specializing in decorative sushi. Trained in baking, pastry and traditional Japanese confectionery, she holds Level 1 certification in kazari maki-zushi instruction. She leads hands-on workshops across New York City, teaching guests to transform sushi into colorful, artful designs while sharing Japanese culinary traditions through approachable, creative instruction.
