Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony
The teahouse is a real refuge from the world outside, thanks to its simplicity and its absence of base materials.
There, and there alone, one can finally devote oneself to the undisturbed admiration of beauty.
Okakura Kakuzō
Japanese tea art, as an art form that contains the vast majority of traditional Japanese arts, is a way to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, religion, history and way of life. The tea room is in itself a way of conveying traditional Japanese aesthetic principles, but it is in the tea ceremony that it fulfills its original function and reveals the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
From May, tea room events will be realised in cooperation with the Urasenke Tankokai Hungary Association.
Tea ceremonies are conducted by tea artist Kornélia Rajzó-Kontor, president and teacher of the association.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE EVENT
The tea ceremony will take place in the tea room designed by the Urasenke Tea School in the authentic Urasenke style. In addition to a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese art of tea, guests will be able to taste usucha ("thin" matcha tea) and a wagashi, a seasonal and traditional, handmade dessert with a special, beautiful appearance. (Usually the sweets are gluten, dairy and egg-free, but NOT sugar-free. If you have any food allergy, please, inform us about it in advance by sending an e-mail to hopprogram@hoppmuseum.hu, three days before your programme, latest.)
The event is ideal for families and groups of friends.
Number of participants: 1-3 persons / session
Price: it is only possible to rent the entire room for a 60-minute tea ceremony session, for 60.000 Ft / hour (max. 3 participants)
The event will be held on 2 days per month, one Thursday and one Saturday, with 4 time slots per day.
On Saturday 08 February 2025, tea ceremonies are available in the following time slots:
- 10:30 - 11:30;
- 12:00 - 13:00
- 13:30 - 14:30
- 15:00 - 16:00
For detailed information on each event, please see the Events section.
Tickets for the event can only be purchased online, in advance.
ATTENTION! The time must be selected in the calendar when purchasing tickets.
The ticketing system only offers group bookings for each tea ceremony, as 1–3 people are allowed to attend each time slot.