Tea as Ritual | Summer

Tea as Ritual | Summer 2026

A Six-Part Journey into Tea as a Living Practice

Tea as Ritual is an immersive series exploring tea as a lived, embodied practice rather than a performance. Guided by Adrienne Etkin, Tea Educator and Cultural Guide, this journey invites participants into a slower, more intentional relationship with tea, grounded in presence, humility, and care.

This summer cohort offers the full Tea as Ritual course in a condensed seasonal format. Across six weekly sessions and a culminating closing ceremony, participants move step by step: from establishing a personal tea practice, to deepening sensory awareness and discernment, to sharing tea as ritual within community.

At its essence, Tea as Ritual is about finding the sacred in the ordinary. Ritual here is lived rather than performed, cultivated through sincerity, repetition, and restraint. Each participant is invited to discover what feels true for them and to weave that understanding into daily life with depth and beauty.

A basic familiarity with true tea, Camellia sinensis, is recommended. For those who have not previously taken Two Leaves & a Bud, this foundational course is strongly encouraged. It will be offered in Early July.

Course Schedule | Summer 2026

Thursday, June 18 · Intro Q&A Session · 6:00–8:00 PM
A complimentary introduction to the Tea as Ritual journey, including course overview, expectations, and time for questions.

Thursday, June 25 · Session One: The Invitation to Tea · 6:00–8:00 PM
Opening the course by orienting tea as both everyday and sacred, establishing presence as the foundation of practice.

Thursday, July 2 · Session Two: Creating the Ritual Space · 6:00–8:00 PM
Exploring body, tools, water, vessel, and space as the physical foundation of ritual.

Thursday, July 9 · Session Three: The Spirit of the Leaf · 6:00–8:00 PM
Developing sensory awareness, embodied perception, and a deeper relationship with the tea itself.

Thursday, July 16 · Session Four: Sensory Practice & Discernment · 6:00–8:00 PM
Consolidating learning through guided tasting, comparison, vocabulary, and clarity of perception.

Thursday, July 23 · Session Five: Tea, Intention & Shared Ritual · 6:00–8:00 PM
Moving from solo practice into relationship through intention, seasonality, host and guest dynamics, and shared tea.

Thursday, July 30 · Session Six: Integration & Ritual Design · 6:00–8:00 PM
Designing a personal tea ritual while addressing real-world logistics, application, and preparation for the closing ceremony.

Friday, July 31 · Closing Ceremony: Student-Led Tea Rituals · Time TBA
We honor the culmination of the journey. Each participant offers a tea ritual for the group, witnessed and held in shared ceremony.

What You’ll Experience

Foundations of tea as ritual: space, tools, water, and intention

Guided tea practices to cultivate presence and sensory awareness

Expanded tasting vocabulary and awareness

Exploration of tea energetics, seasonality, and symbolic correspondences

Techniques for hosting tea and creating shared circles

Reflection and journaling for integration

Ongoing community connection with fellow practitioners

The opportunity to design and lead your own tea ritual

Details

Format: Six weekly 2-hour sessions, one complimentary intro Q&A, and one final ceremony day. Bonus makeup days and reviews days to be added as needed.

Course Dates: Thursdays, June 25 through July 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Intro Q&A: Thursday, June 18 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Closing Ceremony: Friday, July 31 | 5PM to 8PM

Capacity: Limited to 7 participants

Early Enrollment Tuition: $555 (June 1st to June 18th)

Tuition: $666

Tea Circle Member Tuition: $500

Location: Admari Tea Studio | Little River, Miami

Early Booking Gift: Register by June 18 to receive a curated tea gift for your home practice.

Please note: This is a cohort-based course. Each session builds upon the last, and participants are encouraged to attend the full series.