Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha-Making & Matcha Sweets in Tokyo

Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea tasting, handmade tea sweets, and matcha-making experience in Tokyo! You’ll learn about Japanese tea, taste five varieties (matcha, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea), compare different varieties, enjoy Japanese tea sweets, and participate in a matcha-making experience. Itinerary: Meet at the designated meeting point (exact details will be provided upon booking) Head to the experience location with your guide – Chisei Enjoy a welcome drink (a seasonal drink) Information session about tea tasting and different varieties Tasting: Matcha, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea Enjoy tea and handmade tea sweets Make matcha using a bamboo tea whisk Chisei, your professional tea instructor, carries a unique background as a former tea farmer deeply engaged in every aspect of tea cultivation and processing in Kyoto for six years. Having cultivated a profound understanding of Japanese tea, Chisei is now fueled by a passionate mission to share the joy and intricacies of this ancient tradition with a wider audience. Your tea-venture begins at the designated meeting point near Ueno Station, where you will warmly welcomed by Chisei. Together, you’ll head to the experience location, where an exciting world of Japanese tea awaits! Begin the session with a refreshing today's welcome drink, setting the tone for the other teas ahead. Engage in an informative session led by Chisei, unraveling the nuances of tea tasting and exploring the distinct varieties on the agenda. The tasting segment unfolds, allowing you to discern the differences between matcha, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, and Japanese black tea. Compare the color, observe the unique leaf shapes, and savor the diverse fragrances emanating from each tea variety. After this, enjoy handmade Japanese sweets and a hands-on matcha-making session using a bamboo tea whisk.