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- English
Do you know "real" matcha?
Matcha is known as the healthy traditional Japanese drink.
But there are a lot of fake matcha products in the world.
Let's taste and compare matcha from 5 representative production areas in Japan. This is an experience unique to Tokyo, where all things Japanese come together.
Learn about the definition of matcha and cultivation methods and history.
The main instructor has a bachelor's degree in agricultural science and has a particularly deep knowledge of soil science. He is a former tea farmer who was involved in everything from tea cultivation to processing in Kyoto. The assistant has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and is a practicing pharmacist.
You can enjoy 10 kinds of matcha from 5 tea production areas in small portions at once. With a wide variety of tea flavors and aromas, you are sure to find your favorite.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our store is on the 2nd floor of Henn na hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi. Please enter the hotel and come to the second floor.
What to expect
There are a lot of fake matcha products in the world.
A former tea farmer who has grown tea for 6 years in Kyoto tells you about the fun and depth of matcha. You can enjoy 10 types of matcha from 5 tea production areas(Kyoto, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Kagoshima). After comparing the drinks, choose the matcha you like best and make matcha by yourself.
①Gather at the place of experience.
②Enjoy the welcome drink. While having welcome drink, we explain about matcha's history and production that you enjoy today.
③Comparison of matcha. We serve 8 types of matcha. 6 of them are ceremonial grade, 2 are not defined as matcha but are sold as matcha around the world. After you look at the color of matcha, we will make tea and serve it, so please enjoy the color, fragrance, and taste.
④Matcha making experience. Choose the matcha you like best from the ones you tried and make matcha by yourself. Finally, make Ousucha (matcha) using a bamboo tea whisk. Once you've completed your experience, you'll still be able to make matcha at home.
⑤Enjoy matcha latte and matcha sweets. We use our original blend matcha that goes perfect with milk and sugar.
⑥We say good-bye.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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