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CIBI Tea House: CIBI 'Matcha' Workshop

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CIBI Tea House invites you for a matcha experience.
You'll discover the art of preparing matcha through a hands-on Japanese traditional ritual.
Take a moment to slow down, learn the delicate techniques of whisking, and explore the rich history behind this ceremonial tea.

For this upcoming session, we'll be using an ceremonial matcha from Okunishi Ryokuhoen — a highly regarded tea grower based in Uji, Kyoto, who has been committed to hand-picking for approximately 350 years. 
You'll be preparing and sampling Gokuzume, the highest grade of Uji Matcha, harvested by hand during the short season from early May to early June.

For customers who have visited CIBI's matcha workshop previously, this is an exciting opportunity to try a premium matcha which we are excited to share with you all.

*Limited Spots Available: With a maximum of 10 people per class.

Together, you will:
- Experience both usucha and koicha (a rarer, deeper way of enjoying matcha)
- Learn how to prepare matcha for yourself at home
- Enjoy sake and seasonal Tokyo confectionary alongside your tea
- Discover the sensibility of wabi-sabi, through the CIBI way

Guided by Yuki, this is an invitation to take your matcha experience to the next level ーnot just to drink it, but to understand and live with it. 

Class includes:
- Matcha & Japanese Sweets
- Welcome sake

To take home:
- Matcha powder Gokuzume 40g 
- Matcha Tea Whisk 80 Prong (Optional)
- Hakusan Aya Navy Matcha Bowl L (Optional)

Sessions:
Saturday 11 April 2026

 9:30 - 10:30 am
11:30 - 12:30 pm

How to book:
1. Select your preferred date & time
2. Choose your add-on option below:

  • With Tea Whisk – includes a bamboo tea whisk
  • With Matcha Bowl – includes a beautiful Hakusan matcha bowl
  • With Tea Whisk & Matcha Bowl – includes both items
  • Only Ticket – no add-ons, workshop ticket only

The tools included in your ticket are yours to take home.

Workshop Information:

Location & Access

CIBI is located in Collingwood and is easily accessible by public transport. Tram 86 runs along Smith Street, just a short walk from our space. Please get off at Smith St Stop #20. Collingwood Station (Hurstbridge and Mernda lines) is also within walking distance. Limited street parking is available nearby.

Before You Arrive

We recommend arriving a little early to enjoy the space! Our café opens from 8am, so you’re welcome to join us for breakfast or a coffee before the workshop. You can also take your time exploring our design store.

What to Bring

No preparation is needed — everything will be provided for the workshop.
For selected cooking workshops, we may recommend bringing an apron. If so, this will be noted in the workshop details.

Dietary Requirements

For workshops involving food, please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements or allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Accessibility

Our space is wheelchair accessible, and we warmly welcome guests using wheelchairs. To ensure we can prepare the space comfortably (including seating and table arrangements), we kindly ask that you let us know after booking, or leave a note at checkout if you will be attending with a wheelchair.

Cancellations

Please note that all workshop bookings are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you let us know at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. For any enquiries, please contact us at order@cibi.com.au.

Age Requirement

Our workshops are primarily designed for adults. Children of primary school age are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In this case, we kindly ask that one adult attends with each child, and that two tickets are purchased.