Samurai Tea Ceremony 武家茶

Sundays, 9:00–10:30am · 90 minutes · Limited to 6 guests

Step into buke-cha, the tea ceremony tradition of the samurai. This is a practice rooted in discipline, presence, and quiet strength, distinct from the more familiar courtly forms of chanoyu.

Why buke-cha is special

Buke-cha emerged within the warrior class of the Tokugawa era, shaped by samurai who studied tea as part of their training in self-discipline and refinement. Unlike the more ornate, formalized tea traditions that developed in court and merchant circles, buke-cha carries the practical bearing of the warrior; every movement considered, nothing performative. It's tea stripped to its essential purpose: stillness earned through discipline and built on mutual respect. 

This is a practice we bring to Hawaii through direct training in the Sekishū-ryū lineage under the 17th generation. Tajima Botanica is one of the only places outside Japan where buke-cha ceremony is experienced.  

What to expect

Your morning begins with the ceremony itself, guided through each deliberate movement and moment of stillness. From there, we move into a tasting of organic matcha and loose leaf teas, an opportunity to experience the full range of what we source from Kyoto in traditional Asahiyaki pottery handmade in Uji.

Held in small groups of up to six, each session is intimate. Take the space you need to settle into the practice and reach your state of tranquility.

What's included

• Traditional samurai ceremony
• Matcha and loose leaf tea tasting
• All tea ware and materials provided

When: Sunday, 9:00–10:30am
Where: Sabado Art Gallery, 116 Wailea Ike Dr Ste 2101, Wailea, HI 96753
Group size: Limited to 6 guests
Reservation: Secures your spot by selecting the date below

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