In 2022, the East-West Chanoyu Center (EWCC) leased a suite in the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), home to the historic Seattle Japanese Language School. The JCCCW has been a central hub for Japanese culture and heritage since the early 20th century, and EWCC is honored to share the rich tradition of Chanoyu with the JCCCW community and beyond.

The Zuishin’an tearooms proudly stand as the first public tearooms in the Pacific Northwest to offer year-round access to interactive tea ceremonies, workshops, and classes for both one-time audiences and dedicated tea practitioners.

Throughout the year, EWCC hosts a variety of ongoing programs for both the public and members:

  • Public Tearoom Tours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-2:00 PM

  • Public and Member Four Seasons Tea Ceremonies: January, May, November

  • Chanoyu Classes: Introductory through Advanced, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

  • Chanoyu Shichijikishi (Ensemble Tea Classes): Third Sunday of the month, 2:00 PM

  • Tenshin Chakai (Student-Led Tea Gatherings with a Light Meal): March, July, October

  • Interactive Tea Gatherings for Private Parties: Friday evenings, 6:00 PM by reservation

  • Matcha Workshops: Second Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM

  • Kimono Kitsuke Workshops: Available by appointment

  • Chabana Workshop “Flowers for the Tearoom”: September 22, 2024

  • Nihongo for Travelers: Available by appointment

How You Can Help

“The heart that gives, gathers.” – Tao Te Ching

The East-West Chanoyu Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all contributions qualify as charitable deductions. EWCC’s EIN is 91-1303408. Donations can be made via Zelle to 206.328.6018 or by check to EWCC c/o JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144.

EWCC sustains its programs through activities and grants while maintaining low overhead costs. However, to complete the tearooms, we need your support. The initial phase of construction is finished, but the tearooms now require the expertise of a skilled Japanese-style carpenter to frame the tatami mats, construct the two tokonoma, install sliding shoji doors and railings, and much more. A total of $25,000 (with a matching grant) will complete the tearooms. Please consider making a contribution, large or small. Thank you for your support!

We sincerely appreciate the generous support of King County 4Culture in ‘Building for Equity’ funding for the tearoom construction, as well as ‘Arts Sustained’ support for programs throughout the year.