Matcha Making Experience and Matcha Comparison in Tokyo

5.0 (17 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Do you know "real" matcha?
Matcha is known as the healthy traditional Japanese drink.
But there are a lot of fake matcha products in the world.

Let's taste and compare matcha from 5 representative production areas in Japan. This is an experience unique to Tokyo, where all things Japanese come together.

Learn about the definition of matcha and cultivation methods and history.
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 10 kinds of matcha from 5 tea production areas 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 10 kinds of matcha. And you make one of matcha by yourself. Finally you drink 3kind of matcha latte,hojicha latte.
  • Local guide (English, Japanese)
  • home-made matcha cookie and hojicha cookie.
  • TIPS
  • This experience is a class designed for general guests to learn about Japanese tea.
  • Please refrain from commercial inquiries during the session.
  • If your purpose is commercial, please contact us before making a reservation.

What to expect

Do you know "real" matcha?
There are a lot of fake matcha products in the world.

A former tea farmer who has grown tea for 6 years in Kyoto Uji tells you about the fun and depth of matcha. You can enjoy 10 types of matcha from 5 tea production areas(Kyoto, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kagoshima). After comparing the drinks, choose the matcha you like best and make matcha by yourself.

①Gather at the place of experience.
②Enjoy the welcome drink. While having welcome drink, we explain about matcha's history and production that you enjoy today.
③Comparison of matcha. After you look at the color of matcha, we will make tea and serve it, so please enjoy the color, fragrance, and taste.
④Matcha making experience. Choose the matcha you like best from the ones you tried and make matcha by yourself. Finally, make Ousucha (pure matcha) using a bamboo tea whisk. Once you've completed your experience, you'll still be able to make matcha at home.
⑤Enjoy matcha latte and matcha sweets. We use our original blend matcha that goes perfect with milk and sugar.
⑥We say good-bye.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our store is on the 2nd floor of Henn na hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi.
Please enter the hotel and come to the second floor.

End point

Our store is on the 2nd floor of Henn na hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi.
Please enter the hotel and come to the second floor.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Cancellation policy

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

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