Menu
Log in

Wild Apricot (WA) Portal

AC_P: Zen & Matcha: The Art of Preparing Japanese Tea at Home

  • 8 Feb 2026
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Nova Labs, 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA (Classroom 1)
  • 3

Registration


Register


Unlock the secrets to perfectly whisked, delicious Matcha! This immersive class teaches you the precise techniques for brewing, along with proper care for your tools. You'll leave with your very own complete Matcha set and the knowledge to find peace and flavor at home. While we sip, enjoy quiet mini-discussions on intriguing Japanese cultural mysteries. Master the art of Matcha and bring daily tranquility into your life!

This class includes the Kit that you will need in order to attend the bi-weekly tea club meetings. 

Children are welcome, but registration is required. Any child under 12 must be registered and attend with a parent or guardian.

Meet the Instructor 

 
Tamao Nakayama

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Tamao Nakayama brings an authentic perspective and a deep appreciation for the Japanese aesthetic to her teaching. Her instruction is rooted in the principle that "less is more," emphasizing clean lines, focus, and mindful execution. Having studied and worked in the arts for over two decades in the U.S., Tamao blends traditional Japanese sensibility with modern creative freedom. Join her to learn the elegance, peace, and beauty inherent in Japanese arts like Calligraphy and the Tea.

Email: support@nova-labs.org

Nova Labs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), EIN 45-3796580

© 2020 Nova Labs, Inc. All Rights Reserved.