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“Mitarashi Dango and Matcha Tea Ceremony” class .
●Homemade mitarashi dango and matcha experience↓
https://youtu.be/i61WCVDBz18
●Video of making dumplings
Please see here ↓
https://youtu.be/Hdsn0Ap2bgo
(Mitarashi dumpling)
Mitarashi dango originated at Shimogamo Shrine.
https://travel-noted.jp/posts/15808
I grew up near Mitarashi Pond at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto.
Mitarashi dango is soul food.
I decided to hold it because I wanted to create a taste of memories with everyone.
In addition, a fun classroom where you can enjoy matcha with mitarashi dango was born.
Hand-baked handmade dango.
We will compare two types of dango: freshly baked dango and boiled mitarashi dango.
Make the mitarashi bean paste and pour it over the dumplings.
Freshly made dumplings are soft and really delicious.
After the mitarashi dango, it's thin and full of volume. Green tea is combined with the tea ceremony style of Omotesenke.
There is also a Japanese-style room where you can experience the tea ceremony while sitting in a tatami room.
If you wish, you can experience making tea with a bamboo whisk.
Let's enjoy a wonderful tea party together!
※The difference between Omotesenke tea ceremony and Urasenke tea ceremony.
Made by the great-grandson of the first Senrikyu
The history of the Omotesenke and Urasenke families begins with the children of Sen no Sotan, the grandson of Senrikyu. In the Omotesenke, the third son, Ecson Sosatsu (left), and in the Urasenke, the fourth son, Senso Sosetsu (Senso Sositsu), started their own schools. In other words, the first generation of the Omotesenke and Urasenke are brothers of each other. The Omotesenke and Urasenke families created by the great grandchildren of Senrikyu are now known as the two major schools of tea ceremony, but it is said that there are actually about 500 schools of tea ceremony.
What are "front" and "back" in a tea ceremony?
So what does the front and back of the tea ceremony school name mean? It may have a historical origin, but it's actually a very simple reason. The tea room that represents the Omotesenke is called Susui-an, and is located on the front of the street in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. Kyo-an, a teahouse symbolizing the Urasenke family, is adjacent to the back of the suspicious heritage site. In other words, it is called the Omotesenke because it is on the front of the street, and the Urasenke because it is on the back. I guess it's a name that came from the origins of the magnificent history.
Omotesenke
Do not fill the surface of the Omotesenke tea with foam, but finish the part without bubbles in a crescent shape. You can feel the taste of matcha tea in this Omotesenke tea. When serving tea to a customer at the Omotesenke, the tea bowl is rotated twice counterclockwise by 90 degrees. This is done by first turning the picture of the bowl in front of you to face the customer in front of you.
Urasenke
Urasenke tea maker will make the foam well so that foam can be evenly spread on the tea surface. In this respect, the tea is as crisp and round as cappuccino. When serving tea to customers at the Urasenke, turn the bowl clockwise.
Please feel free to come! Let's enjoy the matcha and tea ceremony experience together.
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.
You can watch the video of the experience↓
https://youtu.be/i61WCVDBz18
Hand-baked handmade dango.
We will compare two types of dango: freshly baked dango and boiled mitarashi dango.
Make the mitarashi bean paste and pour it over the dumplings.
Freshly made dumplings are soft and really delicious.
After the mitarashi dango, it's thin and full of volume. Green tea is combined with the tea ceremony style of Omotesenke.
There is also a Japanese-style room where you can experience the tea ceremony while sitting in a tatami room.
Nice to meet you♡
My name is Yuko.
Since my son was a junior high school student, I taught international students how to cook as a host family, and in 2007 I started holding cooking classes at my home.
The international students who came to our home,
Since I started giving priority to Japanese-style dashi, which is the basics of Kyoto cuisine, I have been teaching lessons based on cooking using dashi.
I would like everyone to learn about Japanese home cooking and the wonderful culture of Japan.
I was born and grew up in Kyoto.
I would like you to taste the taste of vegetables and rice which are harvested in this place.
I believe that Japanese food should be casual and daily food. So I want to cook with the japanese dish whichi is focused on the taste od the material itself, harvested for local cconsumption and healthy for your body.
The closest station
Iwakura Station
How to get to the station?
From Kyoto Station : 20mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Elizabeth, United States of America
★★★★★Wonderful experience! She was very knowledgeable and practiced, and prepared to help all 5 of us together. The dango and green tea were delicious and she was very sweet!
Sep 2024
Response from YUKO
Dear Elizabeth
Among the many lessons
Thank you for trying my lesson.
The kimono suited her well.
You were able to successfully make dango and drink matcha.
It was fun. thank you. YUKO
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Yes, "Mitarashi Dango and Matcha experience" Tea Ceremony❣️ ※Please contact us regarding the event. has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 1 hours.
It costs 8500 per person.
Yes, "Mitarashi Dango and Matcha experience" Tea Ceremony❣️ ※Please contact us regarding the event. has a vegan option.
Up to 5 people can join YUKO's cooking class.
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.
