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We are open by appointment only. Please call or visit our website for booking information. We are a traditional Japanese Tea Room. Come and experience the Japanese Way of Tea. You will see how matcha has been prepared for centuries. The host will serve matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets in the intimate setting of small tatami room.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1832 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Phone: (609) 616-2556
Website: http://www.njgreentea.com/
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Reviews
L A
I highly recommend visiting Dr Hanson — he offers tours of his beautifully landscaped gardens and shares fascinating historical insights and extensive knowledge of Japanese culture. Thank you for sharing your ikigai. お疲れ様
… moreLogan
Absolutely tranquil place! Dr. Drew is truly a master of tea. If you are worried about going in blind, he does an excellent job of walking you through every step of the service, including what to say and when in Japanese!
The garden walk makes you feel like wandering through a labyrinth, as intended by design! Many are plants from all over the world and a treat to see. You can even pet the cats on the property. The tea house itself is warm, cozy, and the smell of incense will lift your mind. The snacks and tea themselves are from Japan and it shows in the quality.
I went for my birthday with my Godson, and Dr. Drew included meaningful and symbolically-rich decor to celebrate, even the tea bowl was endowed with celebratory meaning. I would recommend to everyone to come and empty your mind and cup for a little while with a true Zen peace!
… moreThe garden walk makes you feel like wandering through a labyrinth, as intended by design! Many are plants from all over the world and a treat to see. You can even pet the cats on the property. The tea house itself is warm, cozy, and the smell of incense will lift your mind. The snacks and tea themselves are from Japan and it shows in the quality.
I went for my birthday with my Godson, and Dr. Drew included meaningful and symbolically-rich decor to celebrate, even the tea bowl was endowed with celebratory meaning. I would recommend to everyone to come and empty your mind and cup for a little while with a true Zen peace!
Shay Maor
Meditative. Contemplative. This experience is a meditation retreat. The garden that brings you down to the tea house allows you to marvel in the beauty that nature brings. The tea ceremony heightens and relaxes the sense. The building the ceremony is hosted in brings with it a deep sense of nature with wood that is more than 200 years old. The building itself reminds me of the setting of a meditation retreat I visited a long time ago, and the experience of tranquility brings in the meditative practice. Overall, it was a beautiful anniversary experience. Thank you so much, Dr. Hanson.
… moreLaura Scatena
Hidden gem! Dr. Hanson was extremely knowledgeable and provided a pleasant experience. I would definitely return, especially to witness the garden in full bloom. Best matcha tea I’ve ever had!
… moreDaniel Dunphy
So coming to the location know that it is the red brick building closest to the road. Drew was a lovely host and conducted the ceremony wonderfully. Having an interest in the culture beforehand will enhance the moments here. It was very memorable.
… moreM. H.
I scheduled a lovely Valentine’s date here with my boo and it was wonderful even in the winter!! The garden was still beautiful and even green through the winter. Though weather conditions were slushy, the short walk through the garden was wonderful. The actual teahouse itself was instantaneously cozy with the mats, the kettle that was slowly heating up, and the light filtering through the rice paper. Drew kindly explained to us a bit of history behind the teahouse – I loved the “damaged” wood being repurposed and given knew life to the very stable structure of the teahouse. It was a great break from the stresses of reality, very meditative, very grounding. I would go again at all times of the year!
… moreRoxanne G
A truly enchanting experience! Drew’s tea sitting was a journey into the heart of the Way of Tea. The beautiful setting, crafted over 30 years, and his insightful guidance made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
… moreAmanda Luong
I had a surreal experience at Boukakuan Tea House! Drew gave a tour of his lovely Japanese garden and teahouse. I really appreciated how knowledgeable and thorough he was about the history and sequence of a traditional tea ceremony. Drew took his time to walk us through all the steps of a Japanese tea ceremony and answer any questions that we had. Moreover, he explained the meaning and significance behind the everything from the design of the teahouse to the placement of the objects to the practices of the tea demonstration. I recommend everyone to pay a visit to this hidden gem!
… moreYvette Mitchell
Brought my daughter here for a lesson in authentic Japanese Tea rituals.
Professor Hanson is a great host and teacher.
… moreProfessor Hanson is a great host and teacher.
Kate Dorst
A visit to Boukakuan felt like a passage to another part of the world. From the incredibly well planned and arranged Japanese garden and pond, to the small teahouse that felt bigger on the inside, we were transported. In the journey through the gardens you can imagine traveling out into the countryside, adorned with plants and shrubs that felt purposeful, but natural. While admiring the autumnal colors of the great sycamore and maples, you can’t help but wonder how the wisteria graces the koi pond in the spring.
Making your way further along the path you come upon the teahouse, not so dissimilar in materials from the main colonial house, but undeniably evocative of teahouses in Kyoto. After a ritual water purification, you enter Boukakuan and immediately feel a sense of peace and calm. Sunlight paints the rice paper windows with silhouettes of nature brought inside. The stillness inside heightens your senses to smells of the wood planks forming the structure and the grounding of the tatami flooring.
Throughout the entire experience, Drew makes note of details that went into the creation of this sanctuary and you feel as though a rare gift is being shared from a friend. The tea ceremony selections and decorated Tokonoma were personally crafted for the occasion, paired to the season, and felt very celebratory for my husband’s birthday. Our visit to Boukakuan was inspiring and an absolute delight, thank you for creating such a wonderful experience!
… moreMaking your way further along the path you come upon the teahouse, not so dissimilar in materials from the main colonial house, but undeniably evocative of teahouses in Kyoto. After a ritual water purification, you enter Boukakuan and immediately feel a sense of peace and calm. Sunlight paints the rice paper windows with silhouettes of nature brought inside. The stillness inside heightens your senses to smells of the wood planks forming the structure and the grounding of the tatami flooring.
Throughout the entire experience, Drew makes note of details that went into the creation of this sanctuary and you feel as though a rare gift is being shared from a friend. The tea ceremony selections and decorated Tokonoma were personally crafted for the occasion, paired to the season, and felt very celebratory for my husband’s birthday. Our visit to Boukakuan was inspiring and an absolute delight, thank you for creating such a wonderful experience!