Tea Ceremony Demonstration will be held at:

1st session 10:30 am ~ 

2nd session 11:45 pm ~ 

3rd session 2:00 pm ~  

4th session 3:30 pm ~ 

 

 

Tea tasters:

$8 per person / Limited to 12 people in each session.
Tickets are sold and distributed ONLY at the door on April 27th.
Please come to the front door in the west building of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to get a ticket.
 We accept ​Cash  or Venmo.    

We will serve a Japanese treat followed by a bowl of matcha.
 

1st session  / 10:30 am ~ (Tickets Sales & Distribution Begin at 10 am)

2nd session / 11:45 pm ~ (Tickets Sales & Distribution Begin at 11:15 am)

3rd session / 2:00 pm ~  (Tickets Sales & Distribution Begin at 1:30 pm)

4th session / 3:30 pm ~  (Tickets Sales & Distribution Begin at 3:00 pm)

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If you do not come back 5 minutes prior to the session, your seat may be given to someone else who is on the waiting list.

 

You will be waiting in line and be escorted to the room.​

If you want to observe the demonstration for free / Limited to 35 people in each session.
We will distribute free tickets for tea observers 30 minutes prior to the demonstration.
 

Please come to the front door in the west building of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to get a ticket.
 

1st session  / 10:30 am ~ (Tickets & Distribution Begin at 10 am)

2nd session / 11:45 pm ~ (Tickets & Distribution Begin at 11:15 am)

3rd session / 2:00 pm ~  (Tickets & Distribution Begin at 1:30 pm)

4th session / 3:30 pm ~  (Tickets & Distribution Begin at 3:00 pm)

If you do not come back 5 minutes prior to the session, your seat may be given to someone else who is on the waiting list.
 

You will be waiting in line and be escorted to the room.

You are expected to watch the demonstration while standing.

 

What to expect with your Nihon Matsuri Tea Ceremony experience

For All of the participants:

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• Please be quiet and respectful to others during the session.

• Please turn off your cell phone ringer.

•  If you need special assistance, please let your host know.

• You will watch how tea is traditionally made and served in Japan.

• You may take pictures during the demonstration.

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For the tea tasters:

 

    ● The green tea being served is caffeinated.

　● You will be served a sugary treat followed by a bowl of tea.

　● When served the tea, bow your head to show your thanks rather than speaking – a quiet setting makes for a perfect  tea ceremony.