Santa Maria Novella | Special Tea Ceremony Workshop Held at Santa Maria Novella Tisaneeria Ginza
Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella Tisaneria Ginza x The Bouquet: Special Tea Gathering and Lecture
Savoring the Culture and Arts Beloved by Noblewomen
A special tea gathering and lecture focusing on the flowers and herbs cherished by Catherine de' Medici, who traveled from the Medici family in Florence to France in the 16th century to become the Queen of France, will be held on Thursday, May 13th, at Santa Maria Novella Tisaneria Ginza.
The Culture and Arts Beloved by Noblewomen: The History of Catherine de' Medici and Herbs
The special tea gathering and lecture will be led by maco INOUE (Masako Inoue), a floral designer and the director of the salon "The Bouquet." She will discuss the historical context of the Renaissance, the era in which Catherine de' Medici lived, and the culinary culture and table artistry that incorporated herbs.
Also appearing will be Hiroaki Aoi, the manager of Santa Maria Novella Tisaneria Ginza, who holds the qualification of "Professional Advisor of Herbs."
On the day, guests can enjoy not only herbal teas and traditional sweets but also take-home herbal teas and a small floral arrangement gift designed by maco INOUE at the end of the event. As space is limited, early registration is recommended.
Lecturer Profile
Masako INOUE (maco INOUE)
Floral designer / Salon producer. After graduating from Keio University's Faculty of Economics, she worked at Morgan Bank and Lehman Brothers Securities before discovering floral arrangement in London, where she studied under Jane Packer. She learned the art of living from Caroline Humphries.
She began her floral arrangement work in London in 1998. Upon returning to Japan, she has been involved in space art, flower arrangement classes, and European Art of Living events, based on her "maco style flower theory." She currently presides over salons in Akasaka and Yokohama.
Special Tea Gathering and Lecture
Date & Time: Thursday, May 13th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Santa Maria Novella Tisaneria Ginza
Fee: 7,350 yen (Cash, card, or advance bank transfer accepted)
*Includes herbal tea, special dolce, and a gift
Registration: Accepted via phone or email
Tel. 03-3572-4604
Mail: tisaneria-ginza@yamano.co.jp