Matcha Experience with Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo Asakusa

5.0 (39 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Learn about the cultivation methods and history of tea, a traditional Japanese drink.

The main instructor has a bachelor's degree in agricultural science and has a particularly deep knowledge of soil science. He is a former tea farmer who was involved in everything from tea cultivation to processing in Kyoto. The assistant has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and is a practicing pharmacist.

You can enjoy multiple types of Japanese tea in small portions at once. With a wide variety of tea flavors and aromas, you are sure to find your favorite.

What's included

  • We serve 7 varieties of Japanese tea. (hojicha, sencha, kabusecha, gyokuro,deep steamed tea,genmaicha, Japanese black tea...) and 2 type of matcha, 3 kinds of matcha latte, hojicha latte.
  • We serve homemade sweets that goes well with Japanese tea.
  • This experience is a class designed for general guests to learn about Japanese tea.
  • Please refrain from commercial inquiries or wholesale discussions during the session.
  • If your purpose is commercial,please contact us before making a reservation.

What to expect

A former tea farmer who has grown tea for 6 years in Kyoto tells you about the fun and depth of Japanese tea. You can enjoy 8 types of Japanese tea: matcha, sencha, kabuse-cha, Gyokuro, deep steamed sencha, hoji-cha (roasted green tea), brown rice tea, and Japanese black tea. In addition to how to use Japanese tea and how to enjoy it, you will enjoy tea’s history and cultivation methods.

Schedule
1. Enjoy the welcome drink. We will serve seasonal welcome drink. While having welcome drink, we explain about Japanese tea that you enjoy today.
2. Comparison of Sencha, Kabusecha, Gyokuro, Deep steamed sencha, Brown Rice Tea, and Hojicha. We serve 6 types of Japanese tea in the best way to make the deliciousness of tea. After you look at the color and shape of the tea leaves, we will make tea and serve it, so please enjoy the color, fragrance, and taste.
3. Enjoy Japanese black tea and homemade sweets. We selected the Japanese black tea that goes well with sweets.
4. Matcha making experience. Finally, make Ousucha (matcha) using a bamboo tea whisk. Once you've completed your experience, you'll still be able to make matcha at home.
5.You can enjoy both matcha latte and hojicha latte.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our experience will be held on the 2nd floor of Henn na Hotel Tokyo Asakusa Tawaramachi. Please take the elevator to the second floor. There is a Family Mart on the first floor, and there is an elevator next to the entrance.

End point

Our experience will be held on the 2nd floor of Henn na Hotel Tokyo Asakusa Tawaramachi. Please take the elevator to the second floor. There is a Family Mart on the first floor, and there is an elevator next to the entrance.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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