First, we will go over about Japanese tea, how it's made and its history. Then we will taste variety of different green tea from different regions. We will provide sencha, matcha, and gyokuro for this experience. Also we will serve traditional Wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Please be aware this will not be a traditional tea ceremony. It will be a casual tea session.
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.
Our tea experience outline will be as follows:
- Learning about Japanese Tea and the history
- Taste Different Sencha from different regions (7 selections)
- Taste Different matcha from different regions (4 selections)
- Taste the premium gyokuro (1 selections)
- Taste Japanese Wagashi and food pairing with Japanese tea
*This will NOT be a course of Traditional tea ceremony experience. It will be more of a casual experience.
Yosuke
★★★★★ (2)I'm the founder of ShiZen Tea , a Japanese tea cafe in Ningyocho-Ninhonbashi. For more than 7 years of study of Japanese Tea, I have gone to many tea farms and tea factory around Japan. Through the study, I have gained concrete knowledge of Japanese tea and been certified as the Japanese Tea Adviser. We specialize in how to brew/infuse the Japanese tea and have served many customers in Japan through our cafe.
This time we would like to introduce the full and various range of Japanese Green Tea.
This will be held in our tea cafe at downtown Tokyo, Ningyocho.
The closest station
Ningyocho Station
How to get to the station?
From Ningyocho Station: 0mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Iris, Canada
★★★★★Yosuke is a very good host. I always like green tea and it is a great experience to be able to try 14 difference kinds of green tea with him. He gives very good explanation about each type and how their taste can vary depending on many different factors and production methods. Would highly recommend!
Feb 2020
Meadow, United States of America
★★★★★We had a great time and learned so much! Thank you Yosuke!
Feb 2020
Response from Yosuke
Thank you so much for coming! I am very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your time! Have a safe trip:)
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Response from Yosuke
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Please go to Ningyocho Station which takes 0 mins from Ningyocho Station. Then Yosuke (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, Taste Session of Japanese Green Tea has a vegetarian option.
It costs 6200 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
Yes, Taste Session of Japanese Green Tea has a vegan option.
Up to 4 people can join Yosuke'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.
