Japanese tea ceremony and Matcha Experience Days

* Event Endorsement for the 160 Years of Friendship between Japan and Belgium in 2026

Discover the essence of Matcha and Japanese tea ceremony through 5 sessions over 4 days.
Every program features authentic Uji matcha paired with a delicate Japanese sweet.

From a special moment in a tea ceremony room to learning how to whisk a delicious bowl of matcha at home - choose the perfect program to suit your interest and savour genuine Japanese matcha moment.

* Both beginners and those with prior experience are welcome. You are also most welcome to join multiple sessions.

* If you have an allergy to beans, sugar or similar ingredients, please contact [email protected].


- Schedule -　19 August

!! In the event of extreme heat, the schedule may be subject to change.
The session scheduled for 29 July has been postponed to 19 August.

A: Matcha Essentials: How to Enjoy Matcha at Home: 28 euro

B: Tabletop Chanoyu: Trying Your Hand at the Ritual: 28 euro

C: Teicha experience: Tea ceremony for light matcha (Chair style seating): 28 euro

D: Teicha experience: Tea ceremony for light matcha (Tatami mat seating): 28 euro

E: The Art of the Guest: Gestures in a Japanese Tea Ceremony (Tatami mat seating): 50 euro

* Please take off your shoes and your accessories and remove your manicures in the tea ceremony room.

* Language: English, French and Japanese

- Session Details -

Session A: Matcha Essentials: How to Enjoy Matcha at Home
　Format: Mini-Seminar & Practice
　Setting: Salon (Table & Seating)
　Overview: After a brief seminar on the history and definition of matcha, you will learn and practice the practical tips to whisk a delicious bowl of matcha with or without foam by yourself at a table.
　* This session focuses on pure, authentic matcha served straight (without milk or sugar), distinct from a matcha latte.
　Suitable for those who wish to incorporate matcha into their daily lives or want to master the way of making a perfect bowl of tea.

Session B: Tabletop Chanoyu: Trying Your Hand at the Ritual
　Format: Mini-Seminar & Practice
　Setting: Salon (Table & Seating)
　Overview: Following a mini-seminar on the meaning and flow of a tea gathering (Chakai), you will experience the movements of matcha preparation while practicing how to whisk matcha.
　Suitable for anyone interested in the etiquette of the Way of Tea or the graceful movements of hospitality.

Session C: Teicha experience: Tea ceremony for light matcha
　Format: Tea Serving Experience
　Setting: Tea Ceremony Room (Chair style Seating)
　Overview: After a brief practice on how to receive and drink light matcha (Usucha), you will casually enjoy matcha and a small Japanese sweet while seated comfortably on a chair-style seat, fully immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a tea ceremony room.
　Suitable for those who prefer not to sit on the floor or wish to enjoy premium matcha in a relaxed setting.

Session D: Teicha experience: Tea ceremony for light matcha
　Format: Tea Serving Experience
　Setting: Tea Ceremony Room (Tatami Mat Seating)
　Overview: Learn the proper etiquette for receiving light matcha (Usucha) before experiencing a formal tea serving. Enjoy your matcha and a small Japanese sweet while surrounded by the authentic tranquility of a tea ceremony room.
　Suitable for those who wish to experience traditional aesthetics and the unique, serene atmosphere of a tea ceremony room.

Session E: The Art of the Guest: Gestures in a Japanese Tea Ceremony
　Format: Workshop & Practice
　Setting: Tea Ceremony Room (Tatami Mat Seating)
　Overview: A dive into the formal movements and manners required as a "guest" in a tea ceremony room. You will learn how to bow, move on tatami mats, and properly receive the sweets and matcha.
　Suitable for those who want to know how to behave gracefully when invited to a traditional Japanese tea gathering.