Uncover the rich flavors and heritage of Japanese matcha in this immersive tasting and hands-on experience led by a former Kyoto tea farmer. Sample premium matcha from across Japan, learn how it’s grown, and master traditional tea-making techniques in the heart of Tokyo.
Highlights
- Taste 10 varieties of matcha, including 8 ceremonial-grade teas
- Learn about matcha’s history, cultivation, and processing from an expert tea farmer
- Make your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
- Savor a delicious matcha latte and Japanese matcha sweets
- Discover how to prepare authentic matcha at home
Full Description
Step into the world of matcha with this guided tasting and making workshop in Tokyo. Perfect for tea lovers and cultural explorers, this experience is hosted by a former Kyoto tea farmer with 6 years of hands-on growing experience.
Start with a refreshing welcome drink as you’re introduced to the history, cultural significance, and production methods of matcha. You’ll then participate in a guided tasting of 10 matcha varieties sourced from 5 major tea-producing regions in Japan.
Compare 8 ceremonial-grade matchas and 2 lower-grade powders often mislabeled as matcha abroad. You’ll evaluate their color, aroma, and flavor profiles before selecting your favorite to use in a hands-on matcha-making session.
With guidance, you’ll learn the proper way to make usucha (thin tea) using a bamboo whisk. Finally, relax with a matcha latte made from a special house blend, paired with curated Japanese matcha sweets.
This experience offers a rich journey through Japan’s tea culture—and the skills to recreate it at home.
Pricing
From ¥8,800 per person
Includes
- Welcome drink
- Tasting of 10 matcha varieties (8 ceremonial-grade)
- Matcha education by a former tea farmer
- Hands-on matcha-making experience
- Bamboo whisk (chasen) use
- Matcha latte and matcha sweets
Meeting Point
Henn na Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi
3-chōme-19-11 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042, Japan
Enter the hotel (FamilyMart on the 1st floor) and proceed to the 2nd floor café for the experience
Experience Flow
- Welcome & Intro — Gather at the café, enjoy a drink, and get an overview of matcha’s history and production
- Matcha Tasting — Sample 10 types of matcha; evaluate color, aroma, and flavor
- Matcha Making — Choose your favorite and whisk your own bowl of matcha
- Matcha Latte & Sweets — Savor a custom-blended latte and traditional matcha treats
- Wrap-Up — Take your newfound knowledge and skills home with you
Reviews
“The tasting was great! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun.”
“Loved comparing so many matcha types and learning from someone with actual farming experience. Making it myself was the highlight!”
“Relaxed, informative, and delicious. The matcha sweets and latte at the end were a nice touch. Highly recommended.”
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