Tea culture in Hietzing: Shinkoko celebrates the Japanese Zen tradition!

Tea culture in Hietzing: Shinkoko celebrates the Japanese Zen tradition!

At the end of a quiet dead end in Hietzing, Vienna, the tea house "Shinkoko" is emerging, a place that celebrates the Japanese tea culture with a lot of dedication. The owners, Andreas Hagn and Susanne Halbeisen, are committed to the mission to make this cultural practice known in the Viennese tea landscape. Both are practicing Zen Buddhists, which is not only reflected in their offer, but also in the quiet atmosphere that prevails in the tea house. "Shinkoko" means something like "together in silence" - and exactly this feeling wants to convey the team to its guests.

In the "Shinkoko", visitors can expect elegant and simply designed wood shelves with a selection of high -quality tea types, including Sencha, Matcha, Hōjicha and Kukicha. The teas come from selected producers and offer attention to freshness and taste. Smarts invite you to discover the different flavors. In addition, guests will find everything they need for a traditional tea ceremony: teapots, shells, cups, specialist literature and even incense are offered. There is really everything that makes the heart of a tea lover beat faster.

tradition and mindfulness combined

The Japanese tea ceremony, or "Cha no yu", is more than just preparing tea - it is a symbol of mindfulness and serenity. Their origins go back to the 9th century when Buddhist monks began to bring green tea to Japan. In the 15th century, tea master Shogu determined the first rules for the ceremony. Sen no Rikyū, another famous tea master of the 16th century, integrated the aesthetics of the Wabi-Sabi, the beauty of imperfection, into this art form. This is also reflected in the carefully selected utensils in the "Shinkoko", such as handmade chawan shells and traditional Wagashi sweeties that complement the taste profile of the Matcha.

The course of a tea ceremony is characterized by respect and harmony. Guests enter the so-called Roji, the tea garden, to prepare mentally for the ritual before you get to the tea house through the dining Nijiri Guchi, the crawl door. Place is taken here on Tatami mats, while the host performs the ceremony with considered precision. The tea master plays a central role and ensures that everything goes in harmony. This calm practice is now a boom today-it is not only cultivated in traditional tea houses, but also increasingly in companies and wellness oases to counteract hectic everyday life.

modern influences and events

The "Shinkoko" goes one step further and recently announced the reopening of a tea house in the garden that can be used for events and exchange. Here not only the traditional tea is put to the fore, but also modern drinks such as latte with fruit puree and cold brews. Guests also receive valuable information on the preparation of the teas in order to enable the full taste experience at home. The nearby address, Jakob-Steinger-Gasse 17/1, is therefore an attractive starting point for all tea lovers and those who want to become.

For all curious people who want to escape the stress of everyday life and want to dive into the relaxing world of Japanese tea culture, the Shinkoko is a perfect choice. Whether for a cozy break or an exchange about the art of tea ceremony - everyone will find the right opportunity here.

The tea ceremony and its deeply rooted traditions not only found a place in the "Shinkoko", but also bloom in a new light that also reflects the modern longings and needs of our time. Exactly this harmonious connection between tradition and the present makes the tea house a special place in Vienna.

Visit the website www.shinkoko.at for more information and current offers.