New York
Matcha Tasting & Intro to Japanese Tea Cultivation
Farm To Cup - A Sensory Tea Experience
Join Gentle Artefacts at their DUMBO studio for an intimate exploration of Japanese tea and matcha. Guided by founders Sabrina Li and Gabriel Coren, you’ll move through a curated tasting of rare teas and farm-to-cup matcha while learning the traditions and techniques that shape them. Alongside each pour, handcrafted vessels from Brooklyn and Kyoto makers highlight the deep connection between land, craft, and community.
Ticket Type
When
10/26
Time
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Intensity
About
Gentle Artefacts is a Japanese tea brand cultivated in Kyoto and curated in Brooklyn, reimagining a world of gentle living shaped by the collaborative efforts of tea agriculturalists, anthropologists, and contemporary artisans. Founded by creative Sabrina Li and cultural ethnographer Gabriel Coren, the project grew from their journeys in Japan and the close relationships they formed with tea producers and craft makers. More than a tea company, Gentle Artefacts is an ongoing practice in reconnecting people with ritual, intention, and the landscapes that sustain us—values that Sabrina and Gabriel bring forward as guides in this workshop.
Itinerary
Begin with an introduction to Gentle Artefacts, our featured tea partners, and the craft collaborators whose vessels we’ll be using. Participants will also share brief introductions. Enjoy a cold-brew Hojicha-Genmaicha to start.
What's Included
- Tasting flight of 6 teas and 2 matchas, helping you learn the subtle differences in flavor and feel.
- A personal tasting log to record your impressions as you move through each tea.
- Hands-on exploration of raw materials through touch and smell, deepening your sensory connection.
- Overview of the farmers, regions, and processing methods behind each tea.
- Home brewing techniques and rituals, with special attention to matcha preparation.
- Tips on identifying ethically sourced Japanese teas, both in New York and abroad, and navigating today’s tea and matcha landscape with confidence.
- Recommendations for selecting and caring for the tools of tea—whisks, bowls, kettles, and cups—that make the practice complete.