Mindful Japanese Tea Brewing: Zen Breathing & Tea Brewing workshop

This workshop combines the practical enjoyment of tea brewing with a short moment of Zen-inspired breathing meditation.

Before we begin tasting, we will take time to settle the mind and body through simple breathing practice—creating a calm, attentive state in which to experience tea more fully.

We will then demonstrate how to brew Japanese tea beautifully and invite you to taste the differences for yourself through guided comparisons. You will discover how small changes in temperature, timing, water, and technique can transform the character of a tea.

During the workshop, we will introduce two Japanese teas and explore each one through two different brewing methods. During the second tea tasting, we will also introduce a small Japanese sweet to accompany the tea. Along the way, you will be encouraged to notice the aromas, flavours, textures, and subtle changes in each cup.

By the end of the workshop, you may have a clearer sense of the flavours you personally enjoy—and feel more confident creating your own perfect cup of Japanese tea at home.

🍃 Workshop Schedule

Time

Activity

First 10 minutes

• Welcome and introduction

Next 20 minutes

• Zen-inspired breathing meditation to settle the mind and prepare for the tea experience

Next 25 minutes

• First Japanese tea: tasting the same tea brewed in two different ways and exploring the differences

Next 25 minutes

• Second Japanese tea: tasting the same tea brewed in two different ways, accompanied by a small Japanese sweet

Final session

Q&A and open conversation

🍃 What you will experience

• A simple Zen-inspired breathing practice 
  
• An introduction to two Japanese teas and their characteristics 
  
• A demonstration of how to brew delicious Japanese tea 
  
• How water temperature, brewing time, water type, and technique influence flavour 
  
• Guided tasting and comparison of different brewing methods 
  
• A small Japanese sweet paired with the second tea 
  
• Practical tips for recreating the experience at home
  

Whether you are completely new to Japanese tea or already enjoy it regularly, you are very welcome to join.

Presenter: 

Masami Kanaguri

Owner, Nagomi no Zen

Masami Kanaguri was born and raised in Fukuoka, southern Japan, home to the renowned tea-growing region of Yame. Growing up in an environment shaped by a rich tea culture, Japanese tea was a natural part of his daily life—from sharing freshly brewed green tea at home to enjoying its comforting aroma and flavour during quiet moments with family.

Now based in Denmark, Masami is the owner of Nagomi no Zen, where he shares the culture, mindfulness, and simple enjoyment of Japanese tea with others.

Masami is also a Zen-inspired breathing practitioner with more than ten years of experience. In his workshops, he brings these two elements together: a moment to settle through the breath, followed by an attentive exploration of the aromas, flavours, and quiet richness of Japanese tea.