Kansha Café & New Beginner Tea Classes

The Tea Horse, LLC and The Tea Horse Koryu Foundation & School are delighted to welcome guests and new students into two meaningful offerings in Hot Springs: Monthly Kansha Café and new beginner tea classes.

Whether you are curious about Japanese tea culture, love matcha, enjoy seasonal food, or are simply looking for a peaceful place to slow down, these experiences are created to be welcoming, meaningful, and approachable.

Monthly Kansha Café

Kansha means “gratitude,” and this monthly RSVP-based pop-up is centered around tea, seasonal food, and thoughtful hospitality.

Guests are invited to enjoy a relaxed Japanese-inspired café experience featuring:

• A choice of seasonal kaiseki-inspired dishes — small, thoughtfully prepared courses inspired by Japan’s tradition of seasonal dining

• Traditionally prepared matcha

• Seasonal Japanese-inspired sweets

• A peaceful tea setting

• Gentle cultural guidance

• Warm hospitality for both beginners and returning guests

  
  

Kansha Café is not a formal class or silent tea ceremony. It is a beautiful way to pause, enjoy seasonal food and tea, and experience a quiet moment of gratitude.

Because seating and food preparation are limited, Kansha Café is available by RSVP on this link: https://www.theteahorse.com/kanshacafe

We kindly ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations.

Upcoming Kansha Café Dates

All Kansha Café pop-ups will be held in Hot Springs.

September

• Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM

• Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

October

• Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM

• Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

November

• Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM

• Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

December

• Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM

• Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

New Beginner Tea Classes

The Tea Horse is also opening new beginner tea classes for those interested in learning Japanese tea ceremony. No experience is needed. These classes are designed for students who are brand new to tea study or who have only experienced tea ceremony as a guest.

Students will be introduced to basic Urasenke tea etiquette, receiving sweets and matcha, simple movements, seasonal awareness, and the spirit of hospitality at the heart of tea practice.

These classes are ideal for anyone curious about Japanese culture, matcha, mindfulness, seasonal awareness, or beginning a meaningful new practice.

For students who are not near Hot Springs or are unable to attend in person, beginner tea study may also be scheduled through Zoom.

4A — Brand New Students

Upcoming Sessions at Greenwood Avenue

All beginner sessions are taught by Jenn-Sensei and meet from 4:30–6:00 PM.

August

• Monday classes: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

• Wednesday classes: August 5, 12, 19, 26

• Thursday classes: August 6, 13, 20, 27

September

• Monday classes: September 7, 14, 21, 28

• Wednesday classes: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Thursday classes: September 3, 10, 17, 24

October

• Monday classes: October 5, 12, 19, 26

• Wednesday classes: October 7, 14, 21, 28

• Thursday classes: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November

• Monday classes: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Wednesday classes: November 4, 11, 18, 25

• Thursday classes: November 5, 12, 19, 26

December

• Monday classes: December 7, 14, 21, 28

• Wednesday classes: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• Thursday classes: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Join Us

We would be delighted to welcome you for tea, seasonal food, and a quiet moment of gratitude.

To RSVP for Kansha Café, inquire about new student classes, or schedule a Zoom option if you are outside the Hot Springs area, please contact me directly for availability.