About this Event
“Water is the mother of tea; the vessel is the father of tea.”
A Vessel for Tea grew out of our shared love for what we do and the way our two crafts meet. Everything we make comes from the heart, and we hope you’ll feel that from the moment you arrive.
People often think of tea only as the leaf: how it’s prepared, which water is used, and the alchemy that turns them into something more. The vessel matters just as much. What holds the tea, and how you feel about that object, shapes the whole experience. We believe that something you make with your own hands takes on a special meaning. Your cup becomes the start of your own tea ritual.
The Journey
1. An immersive tea ritual with Mira
We begin with a sensory tea tasting. You’ll slow down, arrive in the moment and pay attention to aroma, warmth, texture and taste as each tea unfolds.
2. Light canapés
Pause for a selection of light canapés and some time to share the experience with the people around you.
3. Hand-pinched cup making with Natcha
Natcha will guide you through the old technique of hand-pinching clay. You’ll shape your own one-of-a-kind tea cup, made to hold your future tea rituals.
What’s Included
- An immersive, guided tea tasting
- Light canapés
- A hand-pinching ceramics session with all materials provided
- Your own handmade tea cup (sent to you after firing)
- A thoughtful gift from Alchème with incense and tea to take home
No experience with tea or clay is needed.
Event venue & nearby stays
23-27 Arcola St, 23-27 Arcola Street, London, United Kingdom
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