A Bowl of Tea, Warming the Heart Within
冬の内観の季節に ー 静けさに触れる茶の時間

A Bowl of Tea, a Journey Within 

A tea ceremony workshop for winter reflection

In every bowl of tea, there is warmth - a quiet moment where you gently return to yourself.

This winter, we welcome Urasenke Tea Master Soyu Mukai for an intimate tea ceremony workshop that invites stillness, reflection, and mindful presence.

With the theme “Finding Quiet Within” participants will observe the refined and minimal movements of the tea ceremony, and then prepare a bowl of tea themselves. Through these calm, deliberate gestures, the breath slows and attention turns inward.

Rooted in the deeply cultivated practice of chadō - the Way of Tea - this workshop offers more than learning form. It creates a shared space of quiet, where hands move gently, time softens, and a single bowl of tea becomes your own moment of warmth and clarity.

Curated and presented by Haraiso, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to experience tea as a simple yet profound practice of inner stillness.

We are honored to welcome Soyu Mukai, Professor of the Urasenke tradition. Based in Zürich, she has devoted decades to sharing the Way of Tea in Japan and internationally, including long‑standing programs at the Rietberg Museum and the Japanese Embassy in Bern.

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Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, February 7th 2026

Time: 13:00 – 16:00

Location: Haraiso, Zentralstrasse 24, 8003 Zürich

Fee: CHF 180 (includes matcha tea and seasonal sweets)

Capacity: 6 participants

Language: German 

What to Bring:

• Tea bowl (approx. 13 cm diameter × 7 cm height)
• Bamboo tea scoop (chashaku)
• Thin cloth (approx. 27 × 27 cm)
• Bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Optional: Tea cloth (chakin) — available on-site for CHF 15 (limited stock)

About the Instructor: Soyu Mukai

Professor of the Urasenke tradition, Tea Master Soyu Mukai began her practice at the age of 12 and received her teaching license at 30. Based in Zürich, she has shared the Way of Tea for decades both in Japan and internationally.
From 2002 to 2020, she led long-standing programs at the Rietberg Museum and the Japanese Embassy in Bern. In 2006, she established a dedicated tea room at the Rietberg Museum.
In recognition of her cultural contributions, she received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation in 2019.
More: www.chado.ch

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Workshop Cancellation: 
As we begin preparations well in advance, please review the following cancellation policy carefully.

• Up to 7 days before (by 31 January 2026): Full refund
• 6 to 3 days before (1-4 February 2026): 50% refund or rescheduling (if possible)
• 2 days before or on the day (5–7 February 2026): No refund

Please note:
・Due to limited seating and high demand, we kindly ask that you follow the above cancellation policy when notifying us of any changes.
Cancellations can be made via e-mail to info@haraiso.ch.
Please note that refunds will be processed according to the timeline above.

This moment with tea — in this season, with these people — will never come again.
Come savor a quiet and beautiful experience of tea.