Japanese Tea Tasting & Shochu Experience in Osaka
120651P6
120651P6
120651P6
120651P6
120651P6
120651P6
120651P6
Overview
• Discover several styles of Japanese tea, not just matcha
• Brew tea like a master using tried-and-tested traditional techniques, a Japanese iron kettle, and locally sourced organic whole tea leaves
• Learn practical brewing skills you can easily recreate at home
• Compare how the same tea changes between the first and second infusion
• Experience a unique cultural twist: tea paired with Shochu, inspired by casual izakaya drinking culture
We hope the knowledge and experience from this workshop will deepen your appreciation for Japan—the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea Samples and Recipes
- Tea and coffee
What you'll do
In this hands-on workshop, you will explore how Japanese tea is brewed and enjoyed in everyday life. Guests will taste several classic Japanese teas including sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, and matcha. Using a traditional kyusu teapot, you will learn practical brewing techniques such as water temperature, leaf quantity, and how flavor changes between the first and second infusion. After brewing and tasting the teas yourself, you will discover how tea is part of daily life in Japan—from relaxing at home to enjoying tea in casual izakaya bars. Finally, guests will experience how tea can be paired with shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit, in a style known as “tea-wari.” This relaxed and interactive experience focuses on practical skills so you can confidently brew Japanese tea even after returning home.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
A wonderfully authentic experience with an incredibly genuine, knowledgeable, and funny host. We learned so much at this workshop, it really was a highlight of our honeymoon trip to Japan. One of the most memorable experiences in Japan that we had! Thank you, Ko, for treaching us about the intricacies and beauty of tea!
Ko was an amazing host with an impressive knowledge of Japanese tea and mixology. If you have an interest in tea, Ko will elevate your knowledge to the next level. You can tell he is an extremely passionate person when it comes to tea and this is only bolstered by his friendly personality. During our time with Ko, we learned a lot about the history of tea as well as how to properly brew a variety of Japanese teas. This was then taken to the next level as Ko walked us through making both alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks with tea. Everything tastes amazing and we were able to take notes so that we could recreate these drinks at home. I highly recommend the experience and would definitely go again in order to learn more about the intricacies of tea and how to utilize them in your home bar.
What an amazing experience it was! Ko knows so much about tea and was amazing while explaining it to us! We were lucky that it was almost a private class for us as it was just me and my wife for the class! I can’t recommend this enough! All five kinds of tea, were amazing and I might try order the green tea from him back home! The cherry in the cake was the tea cocktails and my favorite matcha latte recipe he shared with us! Oh it’s going to be so hard to like and find this good a tea now!!!
Such a wonderful experience with Ko. This combined both the traditional tea making experience, as well as a history and culinary lesson. Not to mention mixology! Plus, it’s hands on! You may find yourself searching for loose leaf tea and tea making sets.
Fabulous afternoon learning and tasting Japanese tea. The correct way to hold a teapot. Then making cocktails out of tea was so much fun and delicious 😋
It was very interesting and fun: First, Ko explained a lot about the history of tea, then we got hands on experience, showing also some intricate details of tea making (not only timing etc., but also how to hold a tea pot correctly, and why) in a kind way. In the end, we got some really neat tea cocktail including recipe!
Very knowledgeable on tea and a really relaxing environment. If you like tea, would definitely recommend.
This was such a fun and educational experience. We learned and made so many different types of tea and I left with such a greater sense of appreciation for the art of it. I STRONGLY recommend checking this out!!! Ko is the ultimate tea master!!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1h 15m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 17:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 120651P6
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