1h
Description
Fans of matcha will appreciate this hands-on workshop on Japanese tea, which combines instructive lessons in traditional matcha preparation with a bonafide tea ceremony experience. Listen to enriching background on the little-known history behind the sacred ritual, once favored by monks and samurais. Learn how to brew top-quality matcha from an organic farm, and enjoy your tea with cakes from a famous Kyoto confectionary—all in a traditional townhouse.
Highlights
- A hands-on matcha workshop and tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto townhouse
- Learn the ins and outs of one of Japan’s most cherished cultural forms
- Get a rare peek inside one of Kyoto’s remaining machiya, or traditional wooden townhouses
- Master the art of brewing the perfect cup, and watch personalized demonstrations