Jewell House NYC: The Art of Yakuzen Tea & Onigiri Making by BotaPia

Jewell House
46 E21st Street, 3FL New York, NY, 10010

The Art of Yakuzen Tea & Onigiri Making by Eri Kureha/ BotaPia

Date: Monday, JUNE 16th

Time: 6:00pm-7:30PM

Price: $65

Duration: 1.5hr

Location: Jewell House 46 E. 21st Street, 3FL, New York, NY, 10010 (646) 932-1227 / info@jewellhouse.nyc

Immerse yourself in the art of Yakuzen, a Japanese herbal wellness tradition, in this hands-on experience by BōtaPia where you’ll craft nourishing onigiri and create your own personalized herbal tea blend. – Discover the basics of Yakuzen, a natural approach to balance and vitality through food and herbs. – Explore 10 key medicinal ingredients, engaging your senses as you touch, smell, and learn their unique properties. – Blend your own Yakuzen tea, selecting herbs tailored to your body and the season, and take your custom tea home. – Learn the foundations of Yakuzen onigiri, using functional, healing ingredients as the base. – Customize your onigiri with nourishing toppings, creating a rice ball that feeds both body and soul. – Relax with BōtaPia’s signature herbal tea and wellness treats, enjoying a restorative tea time to close the session. You’ll leave with your own tea blend, a deeper understanding of Japanese herbal traditions, and the skills to bring mindful nourishment into your everyday life.

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR DETAILS

Instructor: Eri Kureha After honing her skills at prestigious British culinary schools (Tante Marie School of Cookery and Le Cordon Bleu London), she went on to work in hotel management and also built up a new business, Apple & Roses patisserie & café. Captivated by the rich nature of Azumino, Nagano, she relocated and discovered the healing power of traditional Japanese wild plants and herbs. Embracing the philosophy of “No Nature No Life – We are part of nature,” she established “Botapia,” a specialty store focusing on caffeine-free medicinal herbal teas. Currently, as a certified Oriental Medicinal Tea Advisor/Specialist/Blender, she is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles utilizing the blessings of nature.