1. Nerikiri
This Japanese confection is served at a tea ceremony. It is made of white beans and shaped beautifully. You will make 5 designs of nerikiri learning how to add colors and how to shape it with nerikiri tools.
2. Matcha Tea
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from the young and nutrient rich leaves of green tea plant. You have probably tasted matcha latte or matcha ice cream before but in this class, we will make pure matcha tea. No sugar, no milk. The matcha tea will accompany the delicious nerikiri we made.
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.
I will first introduce Nerikiri (Japanese confections which is served at a tea ceremony), and the ingredients and tools. Nerikiri is made of white beans and shaped beautifully. You will make 5 designs of nerikiri learning how to shape them with nerikiri tools.
After making the Nerikiri, we will make matcha tea (casual style). Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from the young and nutrient rich leaves of green tea plant. The matcha tea will accompany the delicious nerikiri we made. We usually taste one Nerikiri with matcha tea. You can take the rest home.
Kawagoe is famous for "Koedo where you can feel Edo-era (there are many traditional houses)". Please enjoy the town after the cooking class!
Note : The Nerikiri dough and Anko (red bean paste) will be prepared by the instructor before the class. But the recipe for Nerikiri dough will be given.
Konnichiwa!
I’m Nariko and I offer Japanese cooking classes out of Nariko’s Kitchen, a cooking studio located in Kawagoe. It takes only 30 minutes from center of Tokyo. Kawagoe is a town of history retaining the culture and aroma of Edo-era. It's one of the most popular places to visit in outside of Tokyo.
I was a child who always liked to help my mother in the kitchen. I gained more interest on cooking when I lived abroad and had a chance to do cooking sessions as part of my job. I’ve been teaching Japanese cooking in Malaysia as a cooking instructor and conducted classes for individuals and companies, and also gave cooking demonstration at cultural events.
Come join me and try a hands-on cooking class offered in a Japanese home. And enjoy the beautiful town after the class!
The closest station
Kawagoe Station
How to get to the station?
From Kawagoe Station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Cassie, Germany
★★★★★I really enjoyed Nariko's class! Making the japanese sweets and matcha was a great experience. She answered every question I had and I was able to write each step down on my notebook and take photos, so that I will be able to make Nerikiri by myself when I'm back home. Also, her english is really good which makes conversation and following her instructions easy. I had a lot of fun with her! Thank you very much!
Jun 2020
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Yes, Traditional Japanese sweets & Matcha tea ceremony has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Kawagoe Station which takes 10 mins from Kawagoe Station. Then Nariko (host) will pick you up there!
Up to 4 people can join Nariko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
Yes, Traditional Japanese sweets & Matcha tea ceremony has a vegan option.
It costs 6000 per person.
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.
