Tea Tasting & Etiquette in a Historic Townhouse (Gifu)

Organized by Kyoko Furuta
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Duration
1.5 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
Language
English
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Vegetarian, Private Experience

Join Kyoko Furuta–a certified teacher from the Japan Service Manners Association–for a tea-tasting & table manner experience in Gifu! Learn about tea culture, etiquette, & table manners in a historic

Highlights

  • Learn from a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association

  • A lesson in the health benefits of Marika (Jasmine) tea and related trivia

  • Use rare 100-year-old tableware in a 120-year-old Meiji-era townhouse

  • Discover Japanese customs and culinary traditions

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Are you partial to a well-brewed cup of tea? Interested in table manners? Have a keen eye for traditional architecture? Want to learn more about Japanese culture and culinary traditions? Seeking a road less traveled? This is the experience for you. Join Kyoko Furuta–a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association–for a Marika (Jasmine) tea-tasting and a lesson in table manners at a historic townhouse in Mino City.


Mino City in Gifu Prefecture is an ode to Japan's enduring cultural legacy. Renowned for its Mino Washi paper (designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) which has stood the test of time for over a millennium, the city is a testament to the preservation of craftsmanship. Skilled artisans continue to create this exquisite paper using age-old techniques, crafting sheets that are both beautiful and functional.


This enchanting area is where your lesson in tea and table manners will take place! You’ll enter a 120-year-old Meiji-era townhouse that’s steeped in history. Your host will run you through the ins and outs of Japanese table manners, the significance of tableware, and tea culture. Kyoko is a certified lecturer from the Japan Service Manners Association, passionate about sharing Japanese culture and culinary traditions through her unique experiences. She has extensive knowledge of teaching students table manners and culinary traditions, along with a vast understanding of tea ceremonies. The star of your cup will be Marika (or Jasmine) tea. Marika tea is rich in antioxidants, aids in boosting the immune system, promotes heart health and can aid digestion. You’ll learn about these health benefits and participate in trivia afterward.


From the meticulous art of using chopsticks to the deliberate way of lifting bowls, Japanese table manners are rituals and expressions of gratitude for the sustenance and those who provide it.

Inclusions

  • Beverages & dessert

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the meeting place

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at 2156 Tawaramachi, Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • Please arrive on time

  • The setting can change from the images

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Gifu Prefecture is home to well-preserved historic villages, mountainous landscapes, and scenic open-air hot springs, with a proud culinary heritage spanning centuries.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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