Tea & Ikebana – The Beauty of Flowers

How do the artful floral arrangements of Ikebana differ from the quiet, understated beauty of Chabana in Japanese tea culture?

At this event, guests will discover what connects Ikebana and Chabana, how the two forms differ, and the role flowers play in the Japanese tea ceremony.

At Tee& Hamburg, Ikebana artist Yusui Uchiyama will introduce both forms and offer insights into their aesthetics, use of colour, and cultural significance. Trained in the Sogetsu School since 1995, she gained experience in Tokyo creating floral designs for restaurants, the renowned Shinjuku Isetan department store, and workshops. After moving to Germany, she continued her studies under Master Kōsui Sawada, eventually obtaining her teaching qualification. Today, she leads Ikebana courses in Hamburg and creates floral arrangements for official receptions hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan, including the celebration of the Japanese Emperor’s birthday at Hotel Atlantic.

The evening will be accompanied by tea and matcha served by Mengqi Wang, curator of Tee& and a guide to Asian tea culture with focus on Japanese tea ceremony.

An evening for anyone wishing to experience Japanese aesthetics, tea, flowers, and the art of mindful observation.

Doors open at around 5:45 p.m.; the talk will begin shortly after 6:00 p.m. Admission is free, donations are welcome.