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Schedule
1:15- 2:00 p.m. Welcome Spring with a mindfulness practice of the Japanese Way of Tea. You will enjoy the traditional treats & tea, and will learn the motifs and decorations for this special occasion. In the 16th Century three Japanese masters developed a special Way of Tea as a way of cultivating focus, respect and mindfulness. The Way of Tea acts these values out in a pleasant drama in which you are one of the actors. In the first part of the workshop you will learn how to be a guest in a casual tea ceremony setting and will play that role as Yufuko serves you tea. You will learn how to take the drama of appreciation and respect into your everyday life so that whether you are greeting a friend or ordering a cappuccino, you are practicing in a Japanese wisdom of mindfulness! |
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2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Introduction to Japanese traditional foods culture in setsubun. You will learn a ritual way of making the eho-maki (恵方巻き), a popular sushi-roll for the bean-scattering ceremony day. You will also learn how to prepare the ingredients. And then, you will make it! |
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maximum enrollment: 8.
minimum enrollment: 5. cost: $150/ course a starter kit: $40-50 (optional) |
Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea; Level 2
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The lectures will provide participants with a background in the history, culture, refinement and tradition of the classical Japanese tea ceremony. Each week you will learn new steps in the choreography of tea ceremony so that the end of the course you can perform a simple tea ceremony at home. Please contact us for more information at nogatetea@gmail.com クラスは日本語と英語のバイリンガルです。 Location: BDK America 1675 School Street - Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 388-0067 (BDK America office hours 10:00 - 5:00, M-F) |
New Year's Party!
January 6 was our appreciation day for the Friends of No Gate Tea!
Free the Way of Tea workshop, putting kimono on workshop, and hands-onWagashi making.
Free the Way of Tea workshop, putting kimono on workshop, and hands-onWagashi making.
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Location: BDK America Berkeley meeting house
2620 Warring St. Berkeley, CA
2620 Warring St. Berkeley, CA
Sold out!
ご好評により早くも満席！皆様ありがとうございました！
Thank you everyone! This workshop is sold out! If you like to put your name on the waiting list, please contact (nogatetea@gmail.com>
ご好評により早くも満席！皆様ありがとうございました！
Thank you everyone! This workshop is sold out! If you like to put your name on the waiting list, please contact (nogatetea@gmail.com>
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Introduction to Pu-Er Tea
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Pu’er is also famous for its health benefits. Because the tee trees grown natural environment or almost wild, and because most tea leaves are harvested from 500 – 800 years old trees the Pu’er tea contains incredible amount of minerals. Many tea drinkers treat Pu’er as a cleansing tea that reduces Cholesterol, aids in Digestion, and helps with sleep.
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Eri graduate from the Culinary Institute of America on May 2017. She bring Eastern traditional mindful eating and the appreciation to the rich California harvest together to nourish both our body and mind.
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The second half of the workshop (2 hours) will focus on the healing qualities of food and its preparation. Since it is a holiday season, Eri will show you tips for helping digestion and detoxification through a hands-on cooking lesson and a short lecture. You will be making petit culinary delights with Eri!
Eri’s lectures and recipes are based on the ancient Eastern wisdom of traditional Chinese medical cuisine with a Japanese twist. You don’t need to use special herbs nor special techniques. Eri will describe how the principles of traditional medicine can be applied to your diet in practical and fun ways. Enjoy delicious food and take home a little wisdom from our eastern ancestors! |
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Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea
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maximum enrollment: 8.
minimum enrollment: 5. cost: $150/ course a starter kit: $40-50 (optional) The class is full for this term.
For the future schedule, please contact us at nogatetea@gmail.com |
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The lectures will provide participants with a background in the history, culture, refinement and tradition of the classical Japanese tea ceremony. Each week you will learn new steps in the choreography of tea ceremony so that the end of the course you can perform a simple tea ceremony at home. Please contact us for more information at nogatetea@gmail.com クラスは日本語と英語のバイリンガルです。 Location: BDK America 1675 School Street - Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 388-0067 (BDK America office hours 10:00 - 5:00, M-F) |
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Next class will be on 12/3. Send us a note! <nogatetea@gmail.com> |
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9:30 a.m. – Introduction to the Japanese Way of Tea.
10:15 a.m. – Introduction to Chinese Medicinal Cuisine.
Location: BDK America Berkeley meeting house
2620 Warring St. Berkeley, CA
10:15 a.m. – Introduction to Chinese Medicinal Cuisine.
Location: BDK America Berkeley meeting house
2620 Warring St. Berkeley, CA
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Medicinal Cuisine evolved through cumulative experience handed down over centuries in China. It is based on the ancient eastern wisdom of maintaining health by balancing energy flow – qui – and living in harmony with Mother Nature. You don’t need to use special Chinese herbs nor special techniques. Eri will introduce you to some practical ways to apply this traditional wisdom in Japanese Way to modern life in the United States. In the second part of workshop you will enjoy a small lunch that represents the Five Elements as an introduction to the Chinese Medicinal Cuisine. Eri will explain the principles of traditional medical cuisine, how they relate to individual body types, and how to apply the principles to your everyday meals. The small-bite lunch will nourish your body and give you an idea of what the Chinese Medicinal Cuisine method in the Japanese Way tastes like. Enjoy delicious food and take home a little wisdom from our eastern ancestors!
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Introduction to Tea Ceremony
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In the 16th Century three Japanese masters developed a special Way of Tea as a way of cultivating focus, respect and mindfulness. The Way of Tea acts these values out in a pleasant drama in which you are one of the actors. In the first part of the workshop you will learn how to be a guest in a casual tea ceremony setting and will play that role as Yufuko serves you tea. You will learn how to take the drama of appreciation and respect into your everyday life so that whether you are greeting a friend or ordering a cappuccino, you are practicing in a Japanese wisdom of mindfulness!
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Half a day retreat on September 20.
Making miso with Aedan
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The Japanese Way of Tea
Sold out! for the future workshop like this, please contact us at nogatetea@gmail.com
Learn how to make 'miso', the Japanese traditional wisdom of Koji's fermentation.
You can take a big jar of miso (to be) home ! |
schedule1:00 p.m.
Making miso 3:00 p.m. Tea Ceremony Our tea sweets are made of amazake ! (made by Eri; using Aedan's koji.) Cost $70 Special treat from the Aedan's kitchen!
Koji recipe little bites after making miso 
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Nourish your body and sprit with the serenity of tea ceremony.
A traditional Japanese everyday practice of mindfulness and health. |
Introduction to Yakuzen & Tea ceremony
Two wisdoms -- Chinese Medicinal Cuisine and the Japanese Way of Tea.
on August 22 (Tue.), 1:00 - 3:30p.m. (question and answer until 4:00 p.m.)
at BDK America Berkeley meeting house
Cost: $40
Please sign up by 8/17! (minimum enrollment 5, maximum 10)
This workshop relates two great practices of nourishment: the Japanese Way of Tea and Chinese Medicinal Cuisine rooted in traditional medicine.
1:00 p.m. -- Introduction to the Japanese Way of Tea.
Choreography of tea ceremony, making a bowl of matcha, question & answer.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- Introduction to Chinese Medicinal Cuisine.
Talk, handouts, sampling dishes, question & answer.
(individual question and answer until 4:00 p.m.)
1:00 p.m. -- Introduction to the Japanese Way of Tea.
Choreography of tea ceremony, making a bowl of matcha, question & answer.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. -- Introduction to Chinese Medicinal Cuisine.
Talk, handouts, sampling dishes, question & answer.
(individual question and answer until 4:00 p.m.)
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Chinese Medicinal Cuisine evolved through cumulative experience handed down over 4000 years. It is based on the ancient eastern wisdom to stay healthy by balancing energy flow -- “qui” -- and living in harmony with Mother Nature. You don’t need to use special Chinese herbs nor special techniques. We will introduce you to some practical ways to apply this traditional wisdom to modern life in the United States. Enjoy a small lunch that represents the Five Elements as an introduction to the Chinese Medicinal Cuisine. Eri will explain the principles of traditional medical cuisine, how they relates to individual body types, and how to apply the principles to your everyday meals. The small-bite lunch will give you an idea of what the Chinese Medicinal Cuisine tastes like. Enjoy delicious food and take home a little wisdom from our eastern ancestors
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Introduction to Tea Ceremony
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In the first part of the workshop you will learn how to be a guest in a casual tea ceremony setting and will play that role as Yufuko serves you tea. In the second part of the workshop you will follow step-by-step instructions to prepare a bowl of tea and serve it to your guest. You will learn how to take the drama of appreciation and respect into your everyday life so that whether you are greeting a friend or ordering a cappuccino, you are practicing in a Japanese wisdom of mindfulness.
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The Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea
'Making Japanese Tea sweets' workshop
This will be a three hours long workshop.
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'Making a bowl of Tea' workshop in 2017
This workshop is open to everyone. No experience is needed.
It is good practice for all ages!
The class will be taught in Japanese and English.
クラスはバイリンガルですので、日本語でもお問い合わせください。
This workshop is open to everyone. No experience is needed.
It is good practice for all ages!
The class will be taught in Japanese and English.
クラスはバイリンガルですので、日本語でもお問い合わせください。
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No Gate Tea in San Francisco
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Open house/ tea partyimmersion in tea cultures
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