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Learn about the traditional equipment and the thoughtful steps behind preparing matcha.
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Whisk Your
茶道 · TEA CEREMONY
Whisk Your
Own Matcha.
Learn how to prepare and whisk your own bowl of matcha using traditional tea ceremony equipment, then enjoy it with a Japanese sweet.
DateSaturday, 21 November 2026
Time12:10 PM
DurationApprox. 45 minutes
Age8 years and over
Workshop feeNZ$20excl. GST
Book Your Place
Advance booking required · Limited to 8 participants
Matcha & sweet includedBeginners welcomeNo Japanese required
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Prepare, Whisk
and Enjoy.
The Japanese tea ceremony is about more than preparing tea. It values care, calmness and hospitality through the thoughtful preparation and sharing of matcha.
Whisk Your Matcha
Use a bamboo whisk to prepare your own bowl of smooth, freshly whisked matcha.
Pause and Enjoy
Enjoy the matcha you prepared together with a Japanese sweet.
EVERYTHING IS READY FOR YOU
What’s
Included.
All ingredients and equipment are prepared. Simply arrive ready to slow down and enjoy the experience.
01Matcha for you to prepare and enjoy during the session
02A Japanese sweet to enjoy with your freshly whisked tea
03Traditional tea ceremony equipment to use during the workshop
04Step-by-step guidance throughout the hands-on experience
Matcha and the sweet are enjoyed at the venue. Reusable tea ceremony equipment must remain after the session.
THE SPIRIT OF TEA
Care, Calm
and Hospitality.
Tea ceremony turns a simple bowl of matcha into a thoughtful moment. Each movement is made with care, creating space to slow down and welcome others.
Thoughtful PreparationNotice the tools, movements and small details involved in making tea.
A Moment of CalmPause from the busyness of the festival and focus on the bowl in front of you.
Shared HospitalityExperience the care at the heart of preparing and offering matcha.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before
You Join.
A relaxed, welcoming session designed for first-time participants and anyone curious about Japanese tea ceremony.
ExperienceBeginners are welcome. No previous tea ceremony experience is required.
AgeSuitable for participants aged 8 and over.
Group sizeLimited to 8 participants for a small-group experience.
LocationDedicated stage area at Panmure Community Hall.
Festival entryGeneral admission to With Love, JAPAN is free. This workshop is separately ticketed.
ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED · LIMITED TO 8
Whisk and Enjoy
Your Own Matcha.
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 12:10 PM · Panmure Community Hall
NZ$20 excl. GSTBook Your Place
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