{"product_id":"samurai-tea-ceremony","title":"Samurai Tea Ceremony 武家茶","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSundays, 9:00–10:30am · 90 minutes · Limited to 6 guests\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buke-cha is special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuke-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHeld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTraditional samurai ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMatcha and loose leaf tea tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll tea ware and materials provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, 9:00–10:30am\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSabado Art Gallery, 116 Wailea Ike Dr Ste 2101, Wailea, HI 96753\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 6 guests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secures your spot by selecting the date below\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 30, 3);\"\u003e*Please ensure during checkout, under \"contact email,\" you check subscribe to marketing emails, otherwise you will not receive our email confirmation and instructions for the event. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAJIMA BOTANICA","offers":[{"title":"August 2 2026","offer_id":54029949075824,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 9 2026","offer_id":54029949108592,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 16 2026","offer_id":54029949141360,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 23 2026","offer_id":54029949174128,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/6738\/5712\/files\/SeraTajimaSamuraiCeremony.jpg?v=1783996727","url":"https:\/\/tajimabotanica.com\/products\/samurai-tea-ceremony","provider":"TAJIMA BOTANICA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}