::::: Boston Japanese Tea House Flower Wind :::::

Boston's First Japanese Tea house
"House of Flower Wind"


" One meeting, a lifetime of friendship"
This casting is of a phrase left by in the time. The casting itself stays in a quiet shadow of the garden and you have to look to find it.The phrase embodies an essential concept of The Tea Ceremony performed by Mr. Aso.
To view a slide show of the tea house and garden go here

 

Introduction to Tea Ceremony
To participate in the tea ceremony there are no stressful rules. You will enter the waiting room next to the teahouse through the garden. The garden was composed to compliment the teahouse and presents a different beauty with each season. After a short wait you will be invited in then you will give a light greeting to your host. To your left side you will see the "Tokono-ma" where the art piece for that day is presented. You are encouraged to enjoy it and then you will be guided to your seat. You may enjoy conversation during the tea ceremony, except when the host is preparing tea. The subjects of conversation should be concerned with the harmony of the people who are attending tea. after all there is no difficulty in tea ceremony, only enjoyment.

Biographies of Tea Master and Assistants


Mr. Kaji Aso
Mr Aso has had various experiences of tea ceremony school in Japan. He is seeking the most original and ancient form of tea ceremony. At Kaji Aso Studio, apprentices are doing all the basic research and exercise of tea ceremony, including the making of tools and pasties.
So, for Mr. Aso, tea ceremony is not the typical tea school type of tea ceremony. Instead he tries to adopt the true tradition of tea and the true enjoyment of friendship through sharing a sip of tea with people.

Ms. Kate Finnegan
Ms. Kate Finnegan has studied Japanese tea ceremony once a week, under the direction of Mr. Aso since 1983. She has been to Japan numerous times and has done her own research of tea as well. Her vision of tea is not just the adaptation of a certain style, but has a more wide understanding of life and nature, as her master believes as well.

Schedule for tea ceremony
Tea ceremony is meeting every Sunday from 4 to 6 PM
Price per person is $30.00 and reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. You may make a reservation by calling (617) 247 1719
Dress should be clean and neat. No jeans please. Group rates and private tea ceremonies are available by appointment. Call for details

Apprenticeships available
...for people who would like to study the tea ceremony more in-depth, including the process of preparing and making the tea.
Sundays 2-7 PM $295/ 8 weeks.

Tea Friend
If you are interested in subscribing to our "Tea Friend" a program where you may buy green tea and the tools required to prepare it go here

You may also view slides of our Tea House and Tea garden here