*Short Presentation about WAGASHI
*How to make Nerikiri dough
*Color the Nerikiri dough by yourself
*Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets (2 pieces)
*Make your own bowl of Matcha Green tea(Tea ceremony) showing traditional manners and meanings. Green tea, Hojicha tea,Tea ...are also served as per your request.
*Downloadable recipe is included.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old tradition closely tied to Zen Buddhist principles, and a popular way to experience Japanese culture. There are several variations on this ritual. At its base, powdered green tea (matcha) is prepared and served in accordance with strict rules. Oftentimes, wagashi (Japanese sweets) is served alongside the bitter green tea.
With us, you'll learn how to make Japanese authentic sweets, Nerikiri Wagashi by easy method.
This is a private lesson (if your booking is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace.
And also classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere.
My cooking class is held in a small local town, where you can enjoy visiting lots of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine and even famous public bath!, before and after the lesson. (My handmade local map is provided upon your request)
You will encounter a more peaceful Japanese neighborhood as opposed to the busy city life!
A Lesson starts with the short presentation about Wagashi and Nerikiri-traditional Japanese sweets.
Then learn how to make Nerikiri dough using white bean paste with glutinous rice flour.
With putting a color to Nerikiri dough, make two kinds of seasonal Nerikiri. You will learn how to shape the dough into a seasonal motif using the professional tools.
After the lesson, you can taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea which you make along with my guidance, or take them with you in a special box.
The menu is made from plant-based products, this class is appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.
Downloadable recipe from the QR code is available, so you can recreate them easily after gone back home!
This Class starts either 11am or 13:30pm Mon-Sat.
My name is Satoko, a bilingual Japanese certified instructor of WPA(Wagashi Promotion Association) teaching Japanese sweets "Nerikiri" and "Mochi" making at my home to people from around the world. My Wagashi School name is "ankotopia", where you can learn not only making Japanese sweets, but also learn about Japanese culture and its role in our tradition. Offering a variety of one-day classes from beginners to advanced students. I try to make my recipes simple as possible, so that you can easily recreate it back home.
All my classes are private lesson if you book more than 3 people in one group.
I had lived overseas over 20 years, and through my career, I notice that many foreigners are interested in Japanese homemade food and love to meet Japanese people.
So, I decided to open a cooking school to invite those tourists to experience Japanese culture at home.
My cooking class is held in a small local town, where you can enjoy visiting lots of small shops, cafes, supermarkets, shrine, and even a historical public bath! before and after the lesson! (My handmade local map is provided upon your request) You will encounter a more peaceful Japanese neighborhood as opposed to the busy city life!
Classes start either 11am or 13:30pm Mon-Sat. upon your request.
The closest station
Ontakesan Station
How to get to the station?
From Gotanda: 15mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 5 people can join Satoko's cooking class.
Yes, Private Nerikiri Wagashi Making class(Short course) with Matcha tea you make! has a vegan option.
It costs 8000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Private Nerikiri Wagashi Making class(Short course) with Matcha tea you make! has a vegetarian option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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