Experience Senchado in Rhode Island
Authentic Ogasawara-ryu Senchado, taught with clarity, respect, and warmth.
What Is Senchado?
Senchado is the traditional art of preparing and serving Sencha (Japanese whole-leaf green tea) with seasonal awareness, refined manners, and thoughtful hospitality.
Rooted in the Ogasawara-ryu Senchado tradition, it brings together tea, flowers, and elegant etiquette to create a calm, harmonious experience.
At Eri's Senchado School, beginners can explore the essence of Senchado through clear, welcoming instruction in a small and peaceful setting.
Instructor – Eri Pace
Eri Pace is a certified instructor of Ogasawara-ryu Senchado and the founder of Eri's Senchado School.
Trained directly under Grand Master Shuko Ikuta and the Ogasawara Head Family (Iemoto), she teaches the Art of Sencha with clarity, care, and respect.
Eri offers authentic Senchado classes and cultural programs throughout New England, sharing the depth and elegance of Japanese tea culture with students of all backgrounds.
Classes
Begin your Senchado journey with one of the foundational classes below.
Whether you are completely new to Japanese tea or seeking a refined cultural experience, we offer clear pathways to help you start with confidence.
・Cultural Introduction to Senchado
・Trial Lesson
・Regular Class – Continuing Study
・Private Lessons
・Foundations of Japanese Culture (3 months course)
Senchakai — Seasonal Tea Gatherings
Experience Ogasawara-ryu Senchado through an intimate, beautifully prepared Senchakai in a serene setting.
Seasonal themes and refined hospitality create a memorable encounter with Japanese tea culture.
Off-site Senchado Demonstrations
& Cultural Presentations
Eri's Senchado School provides off-site Senchado demonstrations and cultural presentations for a wide range of groups and organizations.
Each program introduces the refinement and depth of Ogasawara-ryu Senchado, tailored thoughtfully to your setting, purpose, and audience.
Our presentations are well-received by educational institutions, professional and corporate teams, cultural organizations, and community groups seeking a cultivated and meaningful engagement with Japanese tea culture.
Lectures & Cultural Talks
Engaging talks on Japanese tea culture, etiquette, aesthetics, and everyday traditions—
offered to libraries, museums, universities, and cultural organizations throughout New England.