Tea Ceremony Demonstration will be held at:
 

          11:30 am

          1:00 pm

          2:15 pm

          3:30 pm

 

 

If you are willing to taste tea:

We will distribute free tickets for tea tasting 30 minutes prior to the demonstration.

Please come to the front door in the west building of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to get a ticket.
 

        12:30 for 1:00 session

          1:45 for 2:15 session

          3:00 for 3:30 session

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Limited to 12 people on each session.

If you do not come back 5 minutes prior to the session, your seat may be given to someone else who is on the waiting list.

 

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If you want to observe the demonstration for free:

f you want to observe the demonstration for free:

We will distribute free tickets for tea observers 30 minutes prior to the demonstration.

Please come to the front door in the west building of the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to get a ticket.

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        11:00 for 11:30 session

        12:30 for 1:00 session

          1:45 for 2:15 session

          3:00 for 3:30 session

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Limited to 35 people on each session.

You are expected to watch the demonstration while standing.

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What to expect with your Nihon Matsuri Tea Ceremony experience

For All of the participants:

 

　　　● Please be quiet upon entering the room.

　　　● Please turn off cell phones or turn off your cell phone ringer.

　　　● If you need special assistance, please let your host know.

　　　● You may take pictures during the demonstration.

　　　● You will watch how tea is traditionally made and served in Japan.

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For the tea tasters:

 

　　　● The green tea being served is caffeinated.

　　　● You will be served a sugary treat followed by a bowl of tea.

　　　● When served the tea, bow your head to show your thanks rather than speaking – a quiet setting makes for a perfect  　　　tea ceremony.