About this Event
A quiet room. A bowl of matcha. Nothing else.
Each weekend, we open a small matcha ceremony at Gleam & Sip in the Annex. Hosted by a certified Urasenke tea instructor with six years of dedicated practice. This is not a matcha workshop — it is a ceremony.
You will sit, watch, and receive a bowl of ceremonial matcha whisked by a trained hand. You will learn the meaning behind each gesture — the bow, the turn of the bowl, the silence. When you are ready, you will whisk your own.
What to expect:
A 75-minute guided ceremony in an intimate setting
A bowl of ceremonial usucha whisked and served by instructor
A seasonal tasting — a second preparation paired with a small sweet Hands-on whisking with instructor's guidance
A take-home gift pack with a matcha sachet, ceremony card, and drink voucher
This is a small gathering. 6 guests, no walk-ins.
Agenda
Arrival & Setting
Info: Guests enter a prepared space. Instructor introduces the spirit of the ceremony.
The Ceremony
Info: Instructor performs a modified Urasenke ceremony. Each guest receives a bowl of ceremonial matcha, whisked and served by hand.
Seasonal Tasting
Info: A second preparation — a different tea or a Gleam & Sip seasonal drink, paired with a small sweet.
Your Bowl
Info: Each guest whisks their own matcha with instructor's guidance. Gift pack distributed.
Event venue & nearby stays
Gleam & Sip, 215 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Canada
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