Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony

The Wu-Wo Tea Ceremony is designed to be done outdoors where participants can be with nature, tea, and community. Our goal is to encourage the flowering of tea culture through appreciation of a gracious tea ceremony. The NW Wu-Wo Tea Association is based in Portland, Oregon, with a branch in Eugene that gathers once a month. The Wu-Wo tea ceremony allows many participants to brew and serve tea together. It is rooted in Chinese Gong-Fu small pot brewing, but any equipment may be used. Wu-Wo (无我) translates to “void of self,” and this simple ceremony embodies this principle. Those you serve are not the ones you receive from, reinforcing the concept of giving without expectations. In this outdoor environment, you are welcome to just watch, or you can brew with us by bringing your own WuWo kit with thermos. If you want to brew please come 10 minutes early so we can provide hot water and instructions. Check out nwwuwotea.com for the equipment list and how-to video.