A Community Workshop
Date & Time
January 30, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Ohi Ohi Shop
195/26 Nguyễn Văn Thương, Phường 25, Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 10000
Group Size
Limited to 6 participants (RSVP Required).
Intentional, intimate, and slow by design.
About This Workshop
This two hour workshop explores the quiet connection between Japanese matcha and Vietnamese ceramics.
Hosted by Ohi Ohi in collaboration with Third Culture Vietnam, the experience invites participants to slow down and learn through ritual, history, and hands on practice. Together, we will trace cultural exchange across time while grounding ourselves in the present moment.
This is not a performance or a lecture. It is a shared table, a shared rhythm, and an invitation to be fully present.
Workshop Flow
Introduction to Matcha and Its Ceremony
Learn about the significance, philosophy, and rituals of the Japanese tea ceremony, and how matcha is traditionally prepared and shared.
Vietnamese Ceramics and 15th Century Trade
Discover the historical trade connections between Vietnam and Japan, and how Vietnamese ceramics influenced Japanese tea culture and artistic practices.
Matcha Tools and Whisking Techniques
Get hands on with traditional matcha tools and learn the fundamentals of whisking technique to prepare a balanced bowl of matcha.
Practical Whisking and Tasting
Practice whisking Usucha (thin matcha) and enjoy a tasting experience paired with Ohi Ohi’s wagashi sweets.
What to Expect
A guided two hour matcha tasting workshop.
Cultural and historical context shared in an accessible way.
Hands on whisking practice.
A calm, intimate group setting.
Time for questions, conversation, and reflection.
Light refreshments provided.
No prior experience with matcha or tea ceremony is required.
400,000 VND per participant
Your ticket includes:
Participation in the matcha workshop.
All matcha, tools, and materials.
Wagashi sweets.
Light refreshments.
Contribution to the lì xì giving initiative.
Giving Back: Lì Xì Initiative
In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, this workshop also supports a lì xì giving initiative.
All proceeds from the workshop will be matched by Third Culture Vietnam and gifted back to the community in the form of lì xì envelopes.
Each envelope will include 100,000 VND, shared as a small gesture of care and goodwill.
Through this gathering, we aim to gift 48 lì xì envelopes to individuals and families in the community.
Details of the giving initiative will be shared following the event.
Can’t Join but Still Want to Give Back?
If you’re unable to attend the workshop but would still like to support our lì xì community giving initiative, we welcome your contribution.
All donations will go directly toward gifting lì xì envelopes to individuals and families as part of this Lunar New Year effort.
RSVP
Spots are limited and available on a first come basis.
Once your submission is received, payment information will be sent via email to confirm your RSVP.
Bank transfer is preferred.
Your spot will be secured once payment is received.