Kyoto: Hands-On Sencha Tea Ceremony Experience

Step into a serene Kyoto tearoom and experience the traditional Sencha Tea Ceremony, a rare quintessential Japanese tradition. Your hosts share their knowledge and passion, guiding you through every step with expertise. Your hosts bring deep knowledge and passion. Ute, a licensed tea master of the Obaku Baisa-ryu school, has studied Sencha for over seven years and shares its beauty and precision with care. Irene, an associate tea master from Italy, combines a warm personality with an extensive understanding of Japanese tea culture. Laure, a French tea sommelier and yoga instructor, brings refined sensory skills and a genuine love for tea. The hosts can do sessions in English, French, Italian, German, and Japanese, ensuring clear guidance for every guest. The session begins with observing o-temae, the traditional tea preparation. With each movement, the careful placement of utensils and gentle handling of the tea leaves reflects the mindfulness at the heart of Japanese hospitality. The aroma of freshly brewed gyokuro, Japan’s prized green tea, fills the room, while you enjoy a quiet conversation. You'll enjoy the tea’s umami richness, delicate sweetness, and silky texture, paired with seasonal wagashi that add a mellow sensation and complementary flavor. Next, you’ll brew gyokuro under the hosts’ guidance, learning the technique, focus, and cultural stories behind the ritual. By the end, you’ll leave with more than tea; you’ll gain a calm, a deeper understanding of Sencha, and a meaningful connection with tea masters devoted to sharing the quiet beauty of Japanese tea culture.