Authentic Japanese tea tasting session: sencha, matcha, gyokuro

5.0
(11 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

You will be experiencing 12 different types of Japanese tea. Along with the tasting, you will learn how they are made and its history. Please enjoy the depth of Japanese tea.

・You will explore both daily tea and high end premium tea.

・You will taste premium tea that are truly unique and special even for the locals as well.

・Exploring different teas at the same time will highlight the differences, which will deepen the understanding of Japanese green tea.

・At the end of this activity, you will understand the big picture of Japanese tea and be able to understand what kind of tea you like.

・Each tea will come with explanation about how it is made and its historical background.

*This will not be a tea ceremony. This experience will be more focused in taste, how it is produced, and about its history.

Example Menu

Main

Sencha tasting comparison

Tasting 7 kinds of sencha. Deepen your understanding of Japanese tea by tasting a wide range of grades, from everyday sencha to high-end sencha.

Main

Matcha taste comparison

Taste and compare 4 types of matcha. Enjoy spring matcha, known as high-grade matcha.

Main

Hand-picked gyokuro

Gyokuro is known as one of the high-end teas in Japan. It is a hand-picked luxury product. Please enjoy the rich flavor.

What's Included

Japanese tea and simple Japanese sweets are included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the apartment entrance, push 202 and the bottom right button.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Have you ever tried a nice Japanese tea and wondered what makes it so good? Or simply what is sencha and matcha? What makes a fine grade Japanese tea?

If you had any questions in mind about Japanese green tea, our experience will definitely answer your questions. Our goal for this experience is for you to have a comprehensive understanding about Japanese tea, understanding its history, production, and regional difference.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • If you are caffeine sensitive please inform before the session.
Supplied by ShiZen Tea

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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