About this Event
Tea & Sound: Tea Tasting & Sensory Experience in London
Join Alchème Studio at Om Being, Hackney Downs Studios, for Tea & Sound: an immersive evening of rare teas, ambient music, incense and sensory exploration.
Discover the world of tea through a carefully curated tasting journey, explore the Japanese art of incense, and enjoy an atmospheric space where tea, sound and conversation come together.
A Unique Tea Tasting Experience in Hackney, London
Set within the intimate, intentionally curated space at Om Being, Hackney Downs Studios, Tea & Sound unfolds over 2,5 hours. Throughout the evening, five carefully selected teas are introduced gradually, each with its own story, origin, character and atmosphere.
For this mystical edition, we explore the ancient stories behind tea and the magic of incense, accompanied by ambient sound inspired by the teas being served.
Rather than a traditional tea tasting, this is a slower, more immersive experience. Every cup offers an opportunity to notice something new: an aroma rising from the teapot, a subtle change in flavour between infusions, the warmth of a cup in your hands, or the way sound transforms the atmosphere around you.
Come alone, bring a friend, meet someone new or simply enjoy your own company. There is no pressure to participate in a particular way. You can listen, talk, taste, observe, journal or just be.
What’s Included in Your Tea & Sound Experience?
🍵 A Curated Tea Tasting Journey
Explore five carefully selected teas, introduced throughout the evening. Discover their origins, makers, landscapes and the stories that make each tea unique.
🎶 Ambient Music and Sound
Immerse yourself in an evolving soundscape inspired by the character of each tea. Ambient music accompanies the evening, creating a space for relaxation, reflection and connection.
✨ A Multisensory Experience
Explore the relationship between aroma, texture, flavour, sound and atmosphere in an evening designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your senses.
🫖 Space for Connection and Reflection
Enjoy meaningful conversations, meet like-minded people or spend time in your own company. Whether you come alone or with friends, you are welcome exactly as you are.
Tea, Incense and Seasonal Treats
Throughout the evening, seasonal, house-made treats will be available to purchase, including onigiri, mochi, cookies and other delicacies to complement your tea experience.
For those who would like to continue the experience at home, a limited-edition Mystery Box will also be available as an optional add-on. Revisit the teas, scents and sounds of Tea & Sound long after the evening has ended.
Who Is Tea & Sound For?
Tea & Sound is for anyone curious about tea, sound, scent and mindful experiences.
It’s particularly suited to:
- People looking for alcohol-free social activities in London.
- Tea lovers interested in rare teas, tea tasting and tea culture.
- Those seeking relaxing, sensory or mindfulness experiences in East London.
- People who enjoy ambient music, incense, Japanese culture and immersive experiences.
- Anyone looking for an alternative to bars, pubs and conventional nightlife.
- Solo visitors who want to enjoy an experience or meet like-minded people in a welcoming environment.
You don’t need any prior knowledge of tea, incense or meditation. Just bring yourself and an open mind.
Come as you are. Leave moved.
Event Details
Event: Tea & Sound
Location: Om Being, Hackney Downs Studios
17 Amhurst Terrace, London, E8 2BT
Entry through reception.
Duration: 2.5 hours
What’s included: Five curated teas, tea stories and origins, ambient sound, a Kōdō-inspired incense experience, and opportunities for conversation and quiet reflection.
Food: Seasonal, house-made treats are available to purchase separately.
Optional extra: A limited-edition Mystery Box to take the experience home.
Hosted by: Alchème Studio tea hosts Mira, Richard and Moana.
Follow us on Instagram: @alchemestudio
Tea & Sound is an alcohol-free event in London designed for anyone who wants to socialise, unwind and connect without alcohol being at the centre of the experience. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, taking a break from drinking, or simply looking for an alternative to the usual bar or pub, this is an invitation to experience a different kind of night out.
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Grounding + Seasonal Welcome brew
Info: Ground yourself, enjoy the sound together with a seasonal welcome brew.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
The question
Info: Use the prompt cards to get to know the others.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Gong fu station
Info: Seasonal teas served gong fu style. A different tea every 30-40 minutes.
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Kōdo
Info: Explore the magic of incense.
Event venue & nearby stays
E8 2BT, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London, United Kingdom
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