Jugetsudo Paris
The motto cha zen ichimi
The spirit of tea & zen
Sen no Rikyū, a master of Japanese tea from the wabi school ("simple and calm refinement"), linked the tea ceremony to the spirit of Zen as early as the 16th century and codified its practice. For the founder, the spirit of the tea ceremony and that of Zen naturally converge in the cha zen ichi-mi. Adopting the phrase "cha zen ichimi" as its motto, Jugetsudo Paris offers its customers authentic green tea. Jugetsudo Paris is also the place where you can access the spirit of tea and Zen. Our teas, with their delicate or powerful aromas, will awaken your five senses in this unique and authentically Japanese setting.
The Jugetsudo Tea House
95, rue de Seine, Paris 6th
Opening hours: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Tea room: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Metro: Odéon or Mabillon
Tel: +33 (0) 1 46 33 94 90
chumon@maruyamanori.com
The concept of the shop
Tradition & renewal
We chose to entrust the design of our store to the architect Kengo Kuma, who carries out many large projects around the world, because his ideas and the spirit of his work perfectly match our concept of the Jugetsudo brand, that of a “harmony of tradition and renewal”.
An original and unique design, yet one that also harmonizes with the atmosphere of the neighborhood. A blend of traditional and natural materials, such as bamboo, and modern materials.
The ground floor houses the sales and tasting area. You'll discover a minimalist decor, furnished with a large Japanese cypress counter and adorned with countless bamboo stalks suspended from the ceiling. A large cast-iron kettle sits on the counter. Here, customers can enjoy our range of authentic green teas, served in elegant teaware, as well as our tea-infused cakes. We also offer tea services and all green tea accessories.
In the basement is a somewhat mysterious space, a sort of underground grotto in Paris, dedicated to the Chazen gallery and the tea ceremony. We organize various events inspired by the four seasons, such as exhibitions of traditional art objects, tea ceremony sessions given by masters, concerts, etc.
Kengo Kuma
Architect of the "Jugetsudo Japanese Tea House" boutique
The "Bamboo Temple," a kind of tea-themed wonderland, which Kengo Kuma conceived for the Jugetsudo Japanese tea house at 95 rue de Seine in Paris, incorporates, in its transparent and light design, the major themes of his remarkable work. As Kengo Kuma himself wrote about his own work:
"I want to erase architecture," which leads him to constantly invent new processes and new objects.
Also, the Jugetsudo Boutique, designed by an exceptional architect, will be able to integrate, through its simple and light elegance, into the classical architecture and atmosphere of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Inaugurated in October 2008, the Jugetsudo shop in Paris is therefore Kengo Kuma's first work in Europe, before the opening of the Cité des Arts et de la Culture in Besançon in 2013.
“I wanted to create a space that evokes a clearing in a bamboo grove. The air in these woods is different from that of the ordinary world: a light radiates from them that is not the usual light. In the middle of this special space, I placed a plank of Japanese cypress, solid and knot-free. Japanese tradition attributed to this wood the magical power to make whatever is placed upon it smooth. I wanted people to feel that they are experiencing the essence of Japan by placing their hands on this counter. In the basement is a stone-paved room, dedicated to the tea ceremony, a place of intriguing mystery, a kind of underground grotto in Paris. I would like people to discover another aspect of green tea there.”
