・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.
I am a professor at the Omotesenke school of tea ceremony. I have extensive experience teaching students and conducting formal tea events. The tea ceremony has a prestigious image, but I decided to start hosting this event because I wanted people to become more familiar with matcha tea in a simpler way.
Depending on the wishes of the guests, I will explain not only the tea ceremony but also the kimono, tea cuisine, tea utensils, tearoom/gardens, and historical background. Matcha tasting is also available. The experience is held in a Japanese-style room, but table seating is also available. The time of the experience is also tailored to the wishes of the guests.
I am happy if guests enjoy it.
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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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Yes, Blind Tasting of Matcha Teas and How to Make Usucha (Matcha tea) has a vegetarian option.
Up to 4 people can join Mutsuko's cooking class.
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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