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Wellness

The Art of Yakuzen Tea & Onigiri Making

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.

MAUM Store·2 hours
  • 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.

The details

Hosted by
Bōtapia
Duration
2 hours
Price
From $80 per person
Address
MAUM Store

Book

$80per person