The Way
As the founder of Sip of Stillness, I offer mindfulness experiences for those in high-responsibility roles through the quiet rituals of Japanese tea.
Born and raised in Japan, I have been surrounded by the art of tea since childhood. I now live in the U.S., where I share this tradition in a way that meets the modern need for stillness.
I am a certified yoga teacher (RYT) and hold continuing education credentials in mindfulness practice. While meditation never fully resonated with me, I found in mindfulness a grounded, practical way to return to the present moment.
Tea became my bridge: a tangible, sensory ritual that embodies mindfulness through taste, touch, scent, and sound.
In addition to my personal practice, I also serve as the director of a nonprofit managing a Japanese garden in Huntsville, AL. While separate from my business, this work reflects my lifelong dedication to cultural preservation and quiet spaces.
Sip of Stillness is not just tea. It is a moment of pause — for those who lead, decide, and carry the weight of responsibility.
I welcome the opportunity to share this mindful stillness within your leadership circle or organization.
Sumie Sanders
Owner of Sip of Stillness
The Path
Your journey begins with a private 20-minute consultation, where we listen closely to your lifestyle and intentions.
Based on this conversation, we curate and send a personalized matcha kit, chosen specifically for you.
Later, we meet again for a 40-minute session to whisk matcha together — guiding you through the gentle ritual that opens the door to inner stillness.
This is more than tea. It is the first step into a quieter, more mindful way of being.
※Once you click “ Add to Cart “ botton, you will see Scheduling Request Form. Please write down your couple of availablities in the form to have initial ZOOM consultation to choose your customized tea sets.
※Matcha kit include, Matcha powder, Matcha Bowl, Whisk, Whisk stand, Matcha Spoon and tea strainer came from Japan
After payment is comfirmed, we will send email to determine our fist ZOOM meeting.
＜＜Refund & Return Policy＞＞
Please note that all sales are final.
Because our offerings include live online sessions via Zoom as well as physical matcha products shipped directly to your home, we are unable to accept returns or provide refunds once your purchase has been completed.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your support.
※This course is availavle only for a client who finished “The Entry” course.
Moving beyond the first encounter, this stage deepens your relationship with tea.
Over the course of four 40-minute sessions, you will learn to use the fukusa — the silk cloth that embodies mindfulness, precision, and grace.
Through repeated practice, the ritual becomes a rhythm, transforming stillness from a fleeting moment into a sustainable habit.
This is where the quiet presence of tea becomes a part of your daily life, offering you both focus and renewal.
＜＜Refund & Return Policy＞＞
Please note that all sales are final.
Because our offerings include live online sessions via Zoom as well as physical matcha products shipped directly to your home, we are unable to accept returns or provide refunds once your purchase has been completed.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your support.
For those who wish to journey deeper, the Inner Circle offers a rare and intimate path.
Each season — spring, summer, autumn, winter — arrives with a carefully chosen kakejiku (hanging scroll), sent to your home as a reflection of the season’s quiet beauty.
Once a month, we gather for a 50-minute private tea session over Zoom. In these moments, we not only whisk matcha together but also explore the timeless teachings of Sen no Rikyū and the philosophy of tea as a way of life.
This experience is not available to all.
It is by invitation only — offered exclusively to those who have first walked through The Entry and The Practice.
The Inner Circle is more than a course.
It is a sanctuary of stillness, a place to embody tea as a lifelong practice, season by season.
＜＜Refund & Return Policy＞＞
Please note that all sales are final.
Because our offerings include live online sessions via Zoom as well as physical matcha products shipped directly to your home, we are unable to accept returns or provide refunds once your purchase has been completed.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your support.
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