The most basic thing of chanoyu, the way of tea, is to hold 'chaji7 (formal tea ceremony or gathering) by him-/ herself. In general, chanoyu itself have an image that it is too strict to have a bowl of tea in strained atmosphere. On the other hand, sometimes host and guests drink sake , enjoy the conversations in the chaji. This contrary entertainment could be progress the koicha emphasized into the solemn atmosphere.
However, a preparation of chaji is so tough, and there is a number restriction to be invited. The tea gathering called 'O'o-yose' is more casual and many applicants could be participate it, and you can be experience the part of tea gathering as you like it, not only koicha or usucha, but both.
You can make a bowl of tea if you are not in the school of chanoyu at all, but we would like to enjoy and try the tea called 'general art' in Japan.
Please feel free to ask us via this inquiry mailing form if you would like to try chanoyu.