・Usucha tea (matcha tea, thin tea)
The taste of three different matcha (powdered green tea) is compared by making a usucha tea.
To make usucha tea, mix 2 g of matcha powder with 70 mL of hot water (80-85°C).
Since we will be drinking three different types of usucha tea, we will prepare half the volume.
Matcha powder and tea utensils are also available for purchase.
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.
While eating dried sweets, we will drink the usucha teas I have prepared in turn, and each person will write his or her evaluation and impression of each usucha tea.
After that, each participant will prepare and drink his or her own usucha tea using his or her favorite matcha powder.
Guests will taste three types of matcha as usucha (thin tea) while enjoying dry sweets.
Guests are given an explanation of the process from matcha cultivation to product manufacturing, as well as the benefits of matcha. They receive an overview of the Chanoyu (tea ceremony).
In the kitchen, the guests prepare Usucha (thin tea) and tastes it. Similarly, they prepare matcha latte and taste it.
1. Persons under 15 years of age are not permitted to participate. 2. Matcha and tea ceremony utensils are available for purchase.
I am 八風庵宗圓 (Happuan Souen), a professor of the Omotesenke school of matcha tea ceremony. I possess extensive knowledge and experience gained through teaching students and conducting numerous formal tea events. While tea ceremony carries an image of formality, I decided to host this class featuring a formal experience with detailed explanations, hoping to make matcha more accessible and enjoyable.
Depending on your preferences, I can also explain aspects beyond the tea ceremony itself, such as kimono, tea cuisine, tea ceremony utensils, tea rooms and gardens, and historical background. Matcha and tea utensils are also available for purchase. The experience takes place in my home's tatami-floored Japanese-style room, though table seating can be arranged upon request. The duration of the experience can also be adjusted to suit your schedule.
I sincerely hope you enjoy this experience.
The closest station
Nishiyama-tennozan Station
How to get to the station?
From Kyoto Kawaramachi Station: 20mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Maisy, Australia
★★★★★Thank you Mutsuko - we have a fun, relaxing and educational class. If you enjoy matcha and would like to learn more about the different types, production methods, and tea ceremony schools, I highly recommend Mutsuko's class.
May 2024
Response from Mutsuko
I am happy if you like matcha more after this class. Next time, please make me a delicious usucha tea.
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Response from Mutsuko
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Up to 4 people can join Mutsuko's cooking class.
Yes, Blind Tasting of Matcha Teas and How to Make Usucha (Matcha tea) has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
It costs 3500 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.
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