DAGWA 02/28 in Tribeca, NY 11a

Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 11:00–12:30 PM
Location: The Earthen Room, 373 Broadway room F10, New York, NY

Building Access:
Please buzz 610 at the entrance to enter the building.
Once inside the elevator, buzz 610 again. When answered, press Floor 6.

Event Overview

DAGWA is a collaborative tasting experience by NOAH, presented in partnership with Rice Blossoms and hosted at The Earthen Room.

Rooted in East Asian tea culture, dagwa (다과) refers to traditional Korean tea sweets served alongside tea—not as dessert, but as a gesture of balance, hospitality, and care. This experience invites guests into a slower, more intimate rhythm of tasting, where tea and sweets unfold together as a shared ritual.

Guests will explore four herbal tea blends from NOAH, each prepared and served hot as its primary expression. Oat milk is available as an optional accompaniment, inviting guests to explore softer, rounder flavor profiles within the same blend—revealing new depth without altering the integrity of the tea.

Every tea is thoughtfully paired with Rice Blossoms’ signature Korean desserts, handcrafted to harmonize with each blend and complete the tasting journey.

The experience takes place within The Earthen Room, a ceramics showroom in Tribeca by EarthenArchive. Surrounded by a curated collection of handcrafted Korean and Japanese pottery—from refined porcelain to expressive Buncheong and wood-fired ceramics—the space offers a quiet, grounding environment where earth, fire, and ritual converge.

Together, tea, ceramics, and dagwa create an immersive moment of presence—inviting guests to slow down, taste with intention, and connect through shared ritual.

What to Expect

Four Herbal Tea Blends

An intimate exploration of four non-caffeinated herbal blends from NOAH, each highlighting distinct ingredients, flavor profiles, and healing traditions.

Hot Preparation, With an Optional Exploration

Each tea is brewed and served hot. Oat milk is offered as an optional accompaniment, allowing guests to explore additional layers and expressions of flavor.

Dagwa Dessert Pairings

Each tea is paired with a handcrafted Korean dessert by Rice Blossoms:

1. Original Blend — Beanpaste Cookies
   (beanpaste, almond flour, corn syrup, raspberry powder, lemon zest, oat milk)

2. FRU 08 · Tangerine — Matcha Danja
   (sweet rice flour, salt, sugar, castella bread — contains milk & egg, matcha powder)

3. FRU 14 · Lychee — Orange Yanggaeng Jelly
   (agar powder, water, orange, beanpaste, sugar, corn syrup)

4. FRU 20 · Persimmon — Songpyeon
   (rice flour, brown sugar, honey, sesame seeds, avocado oil, sesame oil)

An Unhurried Pace

The guided tasting unfolds intentionally, followed by time to linger—inviting you to remain present, take in the space, and enjoy the setting at your own pace.

About the Collaborator

Jennifer Ban, Founder of Rice Blossoms

After becoming a new mom, Jennifer—affectionately known as Mama Ban—began searching for snacks that were both nourishing and creative for her daughters, while also seeking a new creative outlet after stepping away from interior design.

In rediscovering her Korean roots, she fell in love with hangwa (한과)—traditional Korean desserts that are wholesome, elegant, and deeply symbolic. Through Rice Blossoms, Jennifer reimagines these confections with a modern sensibility, honoring tradition while making space for contemporary life. Each dessert is crafted with intention, patience, and care—steamed gently, and always made with love.

Rice Blossoms
→ Instagram: @riceblossoms

The Earthen Room / EarthenArchive
A ceramics showroom in Tribeca showcasing Korean and Japanese pottery, from refined porcelain to expressive, wood-fired forms.
→ Instagram: @earthenarchive / @theearthenroom

Definition

dagwa
/da·gwa/ noun

Traditional Korean tea sweets served alongside tea.
Lightly sweet and thoughtfully crafted, dagwa is meant to complement the flavor of tea and create a moment of calm, balance, and hospitality.

Cancellation & Transfers

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We kindly ask that you confirm your availability before purchasing.
If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else—please feel free to pass the experience along.

Photography & Documentation

In order to thoughtfully document the experience, minimal photography and videography may take place during the event. By attending, guests consent to being photographed or filmed. These materials may be used by NOAH for future storytelling, archival, or promotional purposes.