To step into a Chadao Tea Ceremony with Keri Khalighi is to step into a living lineage that has flowed for centuries. Rooted in the ancient way of tea, Chadao invites guests into a meditative encounter where every movement, every pour, and every sip becomes a doorway into the present moment. As the steam rises from the bowl, a new portal opens—one that attunes the senses to the elements of nature in a way no other experience can. The stillness of water, the warmth of fire, the grounding of earth, the breath of air—all converge within this sacred space to reveal layers of self that often remain hidden in the rush of daily life.
Held within the intimate sanctuary of Keri’s home, these ceremonies are rare and precious, with space for only three guests at a time. Such gatherings sell out quickly, as the intimacy allows each guest to be fully held in the ceremony’s embrace. Public offerings, with up to ten participants, also carry the same essence, but always in a way that honors the depth of connection possible through tea. To sit with Keri in this practice is to touch something timeless and ineffable, a sacred mirror that reflects back the beauty of your own being, as naturally as tea itself flows into the cup.