THE TABLE / A FERMATA SERIES
NEW YORK · WITH JOEL WUTEA PAIRING WITH JOEL WU
Private tea tables.
New York.
Chinese tea, considered with cuisine. Chef Joel Wu creates private tastings and paired dining at your home or a private venue.
SELECTED WORK · BEIJING
Tidings from Mountain and Sea
山海有信
Dongsi Sixth Alley · Ten courses, ten teas
In this ten-course gathering, Joel begins with the tea, then builds the food around it. The sequence moves from delicate flavors into greater depth, before returning to a clear, restrained finish.
- Golden ear, yellow bolete & matsutake
- Wild betel leaf · shui douchi, fermented soybeans
- White tea & aged tangerine peel
- Lobster & fermented rice
- Douchi cake · fermented soybeans
- 2003 Menghai Laobanzhang
Two pairings from the menu. Tea and culinary creation by Joel Wu. Menus, paper pieces and handwritten place cards by FERMATA Ritual.
TEA ALCHEMY LAB · ITERATION I
Tea Alchemy Lab
Three teas. Six compositions.
Bingdao pu’er, Lapsang Souchong and Da Hong Pao, each presented with two culinary compositions. Select a tea to explore the dishes and ingredients.
TEA 01
Bingdao Zen Pu’er
Lotus Destiny Pudding
Artichoke, acorn squash, yokan jelly
Crimson Jade
Kale, dragon fruit, corn silk, snow mochi
TEA 02
Lapsang Souchong
Golden Deconstruction
Beef tartare, Parmesan tuile, plum vinegar
Fungal Revelation
Dates, black trumpet mushrooms, sunchoke crisps
TEA 03
Da Hong Pao
Blossom Pyre
Strawberries, rose, French pastry layers
Ember of Dawn
Guava, pineapple, strawberry, mango
Selected works. Each gathering has its own menu, shaped around your occasion and preferences.
Arrange your gathering
THE PERSON AT YOUR TABLE
Joel Wu
A chef’s approach to Chinese tea.
Trained at The Culinary Institute of America. Formerly in the kitchen of Le Bernardin, New York.
Eight months exploring regional kitchens across China in 2024 continue to shape his menus: the character of each tea, considered alongside the ingredients on the plate.
Discuss your gatheringFROM RECENT GATHERINGS
At the table.
YOUR OCCASION
A table, made personal.
At home, among friends, or for the guests of your brand. Tell us what you have in mind; Joel will develop the menu and arrangements with you.
Tea Salon
A guided tea tasting, small plates and conversation.
Table Experience
A complete dining progression, with tea considered for each course.
- Made for you
- Menu, tea selection and dietary needs are considered together.
- By arrangement
- Venue, service, fees and cancellation terms are agreed in writing before your date is confirmed.
BEFORE WE SET THE TABLE
How many guests, and how long?
Share your guest count and the time you have in mind. The number of courses, pace of service and overall duration are developed with the menu and confirmed in your proposal.
What does the venue need?
Tell us your city and whether you are hosting at home or in a private venue. Kitchen access, tableware, setup and travel are reviewed before a date is confirmed.
Dietary preferences & allergies
Please include dietary preferences and allergies in your note. Joel will discuss what can be accommodated before you agree the menu.
For brands & hospitality
Guest menus, tea pairing programs and team training, developed with Joel. Menus and handwritten place cards can be arranged for your occasion.
Prefer a conversation first?joel@fermataritual.com
RESERVATIONS
Let’s plan your table.
Begin with a date, a place and the people at your table. Joel will follow up personally about the menu and quote.
Availability is confirmed individually. Your date is held by written agreement; no payment is taken here.
BEYOND THE GATHERING