Josephy Center Fundraiser: Green Tea Tasting & Tea Cermony

Fundraiser event for Josephy Center for Arts & Culture.Dating back to the 9th century (and that was only the first written account) the Japanese tea ceremony is considered one of the three classical “arts of refinement.”  The ceremony consists of specially preparing matcha, a powdered green tea, or much less commonly, sencha, a loose leaf tea.  Come enjoy and learn a little corner of Japanese culture.  Taste different teas and purchase your favorite.

Free and open to all who are interested. Seth Kinzie will be playing piano in the background during the ceremony.

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY

Making a bowl of matcha could be a great way to have a quiet moment each day. In addition to the physical benefits from matcha’s antioxidants, you will get psychological benefits from setting the time aside to create a ‘serene moment’ each day. The heart of Japanese tea ceremony is “simplicity.” Simply savor and appreciate the uniqeuness of this exact moment. Watch a tea ceremony demonstration and learn how to make a bowl of matcha.

GREEN TEA PAIRING WITH FOOD

Discover various types of Japanese green teas, traditional and modern. Green tea is an important part of Japanese culture, and there are many varieties of green teas. We will bring “freshly harvested tea,” called “Shin-Cha,” which means literally “New Tea.” You will experience the best green teas in the best way–you will see them, feel them, smell them, and taste them. You will discover the symphony of flavors that green tea and food can create. Come curious and get fascinated by this cultural & culinary adventure.

SEI MEE TEA

Tea ceremony demonstration, and tea pairing will be presented by SEI MEE TEA. Since 2004, SEI MEE TEA has been touting green tea health benefits. We offer pure, soothing, powerful teas to enhance our customers’ well-being. We are excited to host this fun and educational fundraising event for Josephy Center and our community.

KIYOMI KOIKE

Kiyomi will demonstrate the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Kiyomi is a Japanese native and U.S. citizen, who has enjoyed living in Wallowa County, Oregon, for 20 years. Kiyomi’s passion to discover and spread the facts about green tea started when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. (Read “our story.”)  She believes green tea is one of the easiest additions anybody can make to live healthier, and that green tea brings a great hope to you, as it did to her, her husband, and their children. With her strong desire to offer the purest green teas to her customers, she named her business “SEI MEE TEA,” which means “pure beauty tea.” Kiyomi is passionate and compassionate. SEI MEE TEA customers appreciate quality products as well as her excellent customer service. She believes when people find joy and excitement in using quality green tea, it works even better for you. Kiyomi carefully picks each product, formulates, and designs the packages. She loves to introduce fun, tasty ways to enjoy green teas to American folks. In the near future, she hopes to see green tea in every American pantry.