{"id":1607,"date":"2026-04-05T23:30:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2026-04-05T23:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:31:23","slug":"matcha-workshop-in-dusseldorf-a-more-traditional-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biyori.de\/jp\/tea\/matcha-workshop-in-dusseldorf-a-more-traditional-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Matcha Workshop in D\u00fcsseldorf: A More Traditional Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

This workshop is shaped by over three years of studying Japanese tea ceremony (Urasenke), and I have received the permission (konarai) to continue my practice within this tradition.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matcha has become very popular in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see it everywhere \u2014 in caf\u00e9s, desserts, and drinks often labeled as \u201cceremonial grade.\u201d
But in many cases, the focus stays on the product itself, rather than how matcha is actually prepared and experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, matcha became something quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through studying Japanese tea ceremony, I began to understand that matcha is not just about quality or labels \u2014 but about the process, the attention, and the small details that come together in a single bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Makes a Matcha Workshop Authentic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You see it on packaging, in caf\u00e9s, and in online shops \u2014 often presented as a sign of higher quality.
But traditionally, matcha was not defined this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was no clear label that separated \u201cceremonial\u201d from \u201cnon-ceremonial.\u201d
Instead, the focus was on how the tea was handled and prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What matters more is not just the matcha itself, but:
how it is prepared, how the tools are used, and how the moment is approached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In traditional tea practice, even small details carry meaning.
The way the chasen is held, the temperature of the water, the movement of the whisk \u2014 these are not just techniques, but part of a shared understanding that has developed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without this context, matcha can easily become just another drink \u2014 something consumed quickly, without much thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With it, even a simple bowl of tea can feel complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An authentic matcha experience is not about strict rules or perfection.
It is about awareness, intention, and understanding the relationship between tea, tools, and the person preparing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the perspective that shapes how I approach matcha \u2014 and what I hope to share in a workshop setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rooted in Japanese Tea Ceremony Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My approach is shaped by studying Japanese tea ceremony over the past three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am currently learning within the Urasenke tradition and have received permission to study konarai<\/em>, which focuses on the foundational procedures of preparing tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This experience has gradually changed how I see matcha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not just about the quality of the tea itself, but about how it is prepared, how the tools are handled, and how attention is given to each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshops I am preparing are influenced by this background \u2014 not in a strict or formal way, but as a quiet foundation that shapes the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about slowing down, paying attention to small movements, and appreciating the interaction between tea and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Expect from a Matcha Workshop in D\u00fcsseldorf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The workshops I am preparing in D\u00fcsseldorf are designed to be small and personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are not about performing a perfect tea ceremony, but about understanding the fundamentals in a clear and approachable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You would learn how to prepare matcha step by step, how to use tools like the chasen and chawan, and how to enjoy matcha together with seasonal wagashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a quiet, hands-on experience \u2014 focused on doing, not just watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Small, Personal Matcha Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The workshops are planned as small sessions with only a few participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows enough time to guide each person individually and creates a calm atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than a large class, it feels more like being invited into a quiet moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matcha Workshop D\u00fcsseldorf \u2013 Coming Soon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am currently preparing the first matcha workshops in D\u00fcsseldorf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a more grounded and authentic introduction to matcha, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 follow along on Instagram: @wagashi.de<\/a>
\u2192 or check for updates here: https:\/\/biyori.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will share upcoming dates there once everything is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Small Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matcha does not need to be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But understanding where it comes from can change how you experience it \u2014 even in the simplest form.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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