Photo credit: Janice Chan
What is Senchadō 煎茶道 ? An Introduction to Japanese Loose-leaf Tea Ceremony
Date: Sunday November 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: SaBi Tea Arts on 16th at Dunbar
Session Fee: $35
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When people think of Japanese tea ceremony, they often picture the preparation of matcha in the traditional practice known as sadō (茶道) or chanoyu (茶の湯). But there is another rich tradition in Japanese tea culture: Senchadō (煎茶道), the Way of Sencha.
Originating during the Edo period, Senchadō featured loose-leaf tea and was deeply influenced by Chinese tea practices from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Once a favourite among the literati, this art form saw a decline after the Meiji period and remains lesser-known today—even in Japan.
In this lecture-demonstration, Janice Chan, a dedicated student of the Senchadō Oubaku-Baisa Ryu school, will take you on a visual journey through tea culture during the Edo period, highlighting the influences that shaped Senchadō. Enjoy a cup of tea as she shares her experiences participating in Senchadō ceremonies at Manpuku-ji Temple as well as performs a brief demonstration.
About the Educator:
Janice (Jan) Chan is the Global Japanese Tea Association (GJTA) representative for Western Canada and co-founder of Teakan. As a GJTA-certified Japanese Tea Master, Jan offers workshops and lectures that blend tradition with modern insights, sharing the history, practices, and unique experiences of Japanese tea culture. Her passion for Japanese tea has led her to immerse herself in its rich culture, practicing Chanoyu with the Urasenke School and studying Senchadō under the Oubaku-Baisa Ryu.
About Oubaku-Baisa Ryu 煎茶道 黄檗売茶流
Senchadō Oubaku-Baisa Ryu (煎茶道 黄檗売茶流) was founded by Tsūsen’an Tatsudō (1908-1958) and the style was developed from the tea ceremony at Ōbakusan Manpukuji Temple in Uji, Kyoto. Led by third-generation Tsūsen’an Takanori since 2019, the school aims to cultivate “an aesthetic sense” that evolves with time, leading to a deeper understanding of ourselves and finding beauty and pleasures in our everyday lives. Oubaku-Baisa Ryu has been a member of the All Japan Senchadō Federation since its inception and has continued to work to popularize and develop Senchadō to this day.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.