In search of a singular expertise for Mom’s Day this weekend, or one thing totally different to do with buddies in NYC? Genesis Home is launching a up to date model of the standard Korean tea ceremony on Saturday, Could 13th curated by Onjium, the Seoul-based Michelin-starred restaurant and cultural institute and tea grasp Ashley Lim.
Friends may have the possibility to take pleasure in an hour-long academic program celebrating tea historical past and tradition each weekend, brew their very own tea and revel in curated meals pairings within the tea pavilion of Genesis Home. The ceremony gives a contemporary and interactive model of a standard tea ceremony. In comparison with Chinese language and Japanese tea ceremonies, the Korean tea ceremony is much less formal, and focuses on simplicity.
Every guided program gives three distinctive Korean teas paired with seasonal Korean snacks. The teas and tisanes presently featured embrace:
· White Lotus Leaf: Recognized for its well being advantages and as an emblem of purity and enlightenment.
· First Flush Black Tea: From Jeju Island, a UNESCO protected World Pure Heritage Website with an excellent terroir for rising tea crops that was cultivated to proceed Korean tea custom after it slowly disappeared within the 1950’s. Whereas black tea is often absolutely oxidized, the First Flush is barely oxidized to about 80% to keep up its gentle and fruity notes
· Citrus, Gaejol Gyul Cha: A citrusy tea that concludes the ceremony that’s paired with an omija sorbet to cleanse the palette
Seatings are provided on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, and reservations may be made on Resy.
