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: 48350

Authentic Japanese tea tasting session: sencha, matcha, gyokuro

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine

Possible number of bookings

1～5
Participating age

18Age ～ 90 Age
Duration

1～2 hours

Plan description

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. 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. focused in taste, how it is produced, and about its history.

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.

Matcha taste comparison

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

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.

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Selectable starting time： 14:00 15:00

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Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～5
About duration	1～2 hours 90 minutes
Operating period	All-year-round
Assembly time	14:00
Booking deadline	until 22:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Matters require attention	If you are caffeine sensitive please let us know prior to the experience.We do not recommend to pregnant travelers.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Taste and compare 12 different types of Japanese tea の画像

Taste and compare 12 different types of Japanese tea There are very rare cases that you can compare such numbers of tea. By comparing it will be easier to highlight the difference and you will be able to deepen your understanding about Japanese tea.

プランの魅力 You will be tasting the special premium tea as well の画像

You will be tasting the special premium tea as well Premium tea are made with extreme care and the taste is very unique and filled with flavors. Indulge in the delicate umami flavor of Japanese tea.

プランの魅力 Not only taste but learn how it's made and the it's historical background の画像

Not only taste but learn how it's made and the it's historical background Japanese tea has a long history and through the years the tea has evolved. By understanding it you will definitely be able to appreciate it more and the tasting experience will become more richer.

Time schedule

14:00

Sencha taste comparison Watch the tea expert carefully serve the tea after steeping the leaves. First taste three types of daily teas and then taste 4 premium sencha teas which are originally from Japan's well-known tea harvesting areas, Kagoshima and Shizuoka.

14:30

Matcha taste comparison Explore 4 cups of matcha green tea, prepared using a bamboo whisk that is also used in traditional tea ceremonies. Enjoy the luxurious taste of this bitter yet smooth tea with a some Japanese traditional sweets, a perfect complement of flavors.

15:00

Gyokuro taste comparison To cap off the tasting experience, you will be drinking Gyokuro tea from Kyoto, a specially hand-picked Japanese tea of the highest grade.