Tea as Ritual | Open Session
An Invitation to Begin
Curious about how tea can become more than a beverage—how it can anchor your days with presence, and connection? This complimentary open session is an introduction to our Tea as Ritual series, designed as an open house gathering where you can experience the spirit of the program before committing to the full journey.
Together, we’ll share tea, explore the foundations of tea as a living ritual, and offer a glimpse of the practices that unfold in the seven-part series. It’s a welcoming space for anyone interested in bringing mindfulness and authenticity into their relationship with tea.
✨ While this session is complimentary, advance registration is required. Your place will be confirmed by email once your registration is received.
Details:
Format: 60 minutes
Capacity: Limited (please register early to reserve your spot)
Location: Admari Tea Studio, Miami
ABOUT TEA AS RITUAL | A Seven-Part Series on Crafting Personal and Shared Tea Practices
Discover how tea is more than a simple beverage, how tea anchors your days with presence, and connection.
In this intimate seven-part series, guided by Adrienne Etkin, Tea Educator & Cultural Guide, you’ll explore tea as a living ritual: a practice that cultivates mindfulness within and opens space for meaningful connection with others.
Over six core sessions (90 minutes each, held twice monthly), we will build step by step: from creating a home practice, to deepening sensory awareness, to sharing tea with others. The journey culminates in a seventh gathering, where participants host their own short tea ceremonies, embodying their unique way of tea and celebrating the journey together.
At its essence, Tea as Ritual is about finding the sacred in the ordinary, making space for presence through simple, intentional acts. Ritual here is lived rather than performed, cultivated through sincerity and authenticity rather than memorized or invented forms.
Each participant is invited to discover what feels true for them based on foundational knowledge and to weave that into daily life with depth, and beauty.
A basic familiarity with true tea (Camellia sinensis) is recommended, as this series builds upon a foundation of tea knowledge while opening new dimensions of practice.
What You’ll Experience
The foundations of tea as ritual: space, tools, and intention
Guided tastings and sensory practices to heighten awareness
Exploration of tea’s energetics (cha qi) and symbolic correspondences
Techniques for hosting tea and creating shared circles
Reflection and journaling exercises to integrate learning
The opportunity to design and lead your own tea ceremony in the final session
Discounts on tea and teaware and tools to support your ongoing practice
Session Flow
The Invitation of Tea – Tea as everyday and sacred, mindful solo practice
Tools, Vessels & Space – Creating a home practice, shaping environment
The Spirit of the Leaf – Sensory mapping, tea energetics
Sharing Tea as Ritual – Host/guest roles, small group tea service
The Alchemy of Intention – Symbolism, poetry, seasonal practices
Integration & Design – Crafting your personal ritual structure
Student-Led Ceremonies – Each participant shares tea with the circle
Details
Format: Seven 90-minute sessions (two per month)
Capacity: Limited to 7 participants
Tuition: $533
Member Tuition: $426 (20% off for Tea Circle Members & Tea Reserve Ritualists)
Location: Admari Tea Studio, Miami
Early Booking Gift: Register by September 15th to receive a curated tea gift and reflection journal to begin your ritual journey before the series begins.
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