Japanese Tea Discovery Experience at famous Tea House in Kyoto

5.0 (1 reviews) Kyoto, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This experience is dedicated for people who want to go beyond Matcha and know about the world of Japanese tea. This small group activity is offered for the first time to allow guests to discover marvelous and unique products that exist only in Japan.
Tea was introduced to Japan from China for the first time in the 9th century, making it the second oldest culture of tea in the world. Since then, Japanese have developed their own teas and perfected their techniques, resulting in gems that you can discover in the presence of an expert. This experience has been created and is delivered by the founder of the Mandaracha Tea House in person.

English or French languages are available for this experience.

What's included

  • Tea expert
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Private transportation

What to expect

This 90 minutes long experience is was created for those who want to discover Japanese teas in private with a professional in an open and relaxed atmosphere. You will be received by the owner of MANDARACHA Tea House who spent the last 20 years studying teas in Japan, Taiwan and China as well as curating teas for his tea house.

In an ideal setting that combines tradition and modernity, you will familiarize yourself with the different types of Japanese teas and understand what makes them so special. You will be told the story of Japanese tea, cultivation techniques and particular Japanese innovations. Simple infusion techniques will be shown to bring out the best tastes and aromas.

CONTENT
- A proprietary interactive presentation
- Brief history of Japanese tea and key periods
- The tea tree, Japanese tea regions, types and varieties
- Tasting of a selection of 5 Japanese teas including the famous Matcha
- 1 pairing shoujin dessert
- Q&A

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

3 min walk from Keihan Line Kiyomizu gojo station.
From Gojo/Kawabata junction, you can continue to go east and turn on the first road left after the 7-Eleven. Continue straight (north) for 200m, the shop will be on the left side.

End point

3 min walk from Keihan Line Kiyomizu gojo station.
From Gojo/Kawabata junction, you can continue to go east and turn on the first road left after the 7-Eleven. Continue straight (north) for 200m, the shop will be on the left side.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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