Online Tea Ceremony [Virtual Tea Classes Available Daily]
Online Tea Ceremony Virtual Tea Class by Maikoya
Tea Ceremony Experience Online by Maikoya
You would normally enjoy a tea ceremony in a traditional tearoom with traditional utensils. We want you to retain that opportunity – despite COVID-19.
And that’s why, we are NOW offering online tea ceremony sessions and classes direct from our Kyoto teahouse.
Whatever your level, enjoy this virtual experience, gain insights into perfect tea making and uncover hidden meanings in this ancient tradition with our expert instructor.
Just one click is enough to reserve – enjoy this lovely experience as early as tomorrow!
I was given a tea ceremony experience from Kyoto Maikoya as a gift from a friend in August. As someone who has been fascinated by the traditional Japanese arts and ways for all of my adult life I found it a most authentic experience, even though I was in Australia and we participated via zoom. The tea master was gracious and generous, ensuring that I understood the significance of each step of the ceremony. Though her English was most understandable, a translator was handy if required. The tea room was beautifully appointed and I felt welcomed into that space even though it was a virtual encounter. A very satisfying experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Kyoto Maikoya. M. Johnson, MD Victoria, Australia
Online Tea Ceremony and the Virtual Tea Class by Maikoya
Only from Maikoya: Authentic Virtual Tea Ceremony
Via ZOOM, escape from the daily routine for around 45 minutes to our online tea ceremony.
It all unfolds as our kimono-clad teacher greets you from our traditional tearoom. Relax, enjoy and take on board this unforgettable experience, particularly ideal to any tea lovers or Japanophiles among you.
The package includes (each lasting around 10 mins.):
- Explanation of the tea ceremony tradition and concepts
- Demonstration of the traditional tea ceremony
- Practice how to hold and drink from the tea bowl
- Q&A
Online Tea Ceremony Virtual Tea Class
How to Book our Online Tea Ceremony
- Step 1: Please reserve via this page. We will send you a confirmation email.
- Step 2: We will email you a link to the online video call 24 hours prior to your meeting. Just click on the link at your reserved time slot and enjoy the experience!
* Please always reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
* Feel free to share the zoom link with immediate friends and family but not publicly.
* We ask for your cooperation in refraining from recording the zoom session in full.
(Partial recording is acceptable.)
Recommended Tools and Ingredients for Participants (OPTIONAL)
Preparing the following is ideal but if you don’t have them to hand, worry not.
The teacher will make all arrangements accordingly.
- A tea bowl. Or, if you have no tea bowl available, simply use a bowl from your kitchen
8-20 cm in diameter (any medium-sized bowl is OK) - Hot water in a thermos flask or container
- Matcha powder OR any teabag – including regular black teabags
- Anything sweet (e.g. a small dessert, cookie) on a small plate
- A handkerchief
Online tea ceremony by MAIKOYA
Notes on Reserving Your Tea Ceremony Online
Reservable time slots are Japanese Standard Time
(use https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com to work out the best time for your location).
Please join the meeting using a device with a video camera and microphone
(iPhone, MacBook, Airbook, webcam, etc.).
The teacher has to prepare for your meeting by wearing a kimono and setting up the tea ceremony room, which takes hours. She also has to arrange her schedule in advance.
Please therefore acknowledge that a cancellation fee applies if you are unable to participate in the meeting.
For your reassurance, check our glowing references and reviews below.
Please kindly note that
- Maikoya was one of the pioneering institutions in Japan to provide online cultural experiences that have attracted media coverage
- Maikoya is the largest experience provider of its kind in Japan, with branches in three major cities and catering to over 100,000 guests
- Maikoya is the ONLY three-time consecutive TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner in its category in Japan
- Maikoya is the only traditional tea ceremony venue in Japan to have earned over 2500 five-star reviews on Google and other platforms
Online Tea Ceremony Virtual Tea Class by Maikoya
Maikoya Tea Ceremony Venue in Kyoto where we teach the tea culture to the whole world
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