Seasonal Tea Experience
(Also known as Sip Through the Seasons: A Tea Adventure)
Sip Through the Seasons is a mindful tea tasting journey held four times a year at Tzu Chi Center NYC — one gathering for each turn of the earth.
Each session explores teas and snacks thoughtfully selected for the season through mindful sipping, seasonal reflections, and shared tea stories. Rooted in the philosophy of 以茶會友 — meeting friends through tea — it’s a space to slow down, forge new connections, and discover how a single cup of tea can bring people together.
No experience needed. Just come as you are.
You’ll leave with:
- A curated tea tasting with seasonal selections, paired with light tea snacks and Tzu Chi Tea products
- Meaningful community connection and the chance to support Tzu Chi’s service work through Tzu Chi Tea
- An introduction to the values, mission, and charitable work of Tzu Chi — through every sip
Pricing
- Father’s Day Special (6/21 only): $32
- Single Session: $62/session
- Yearly subscription: $660 (can be used for any tea-related program sessions except for the Tea Study Series)
Time & Location
Time: Sundays, 1:00–2:30 PM
Location: In-Person at Tzu Chi Center
Timeline
- Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
- Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 (Holiday season tasting)
- March 21, 2027 – Spring Session
Registration Timeline
- Registration closes for the summer session: June 18 (Sun)
Requirements
- Open to the public
- Advance registration required (will update on registration link)
- A minimum of 8 registered participants is required for each session to take place
- Maximum cap at 12 participants
- A participation fee is collected on a sliding scale (donation and will update on this detail)
Note: All proceeds support Tzu Chi missions, produce in Hualian Taiwan, and charity programs globally.
Registration closed
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