About this tour
Spend 90 minutes in Tokyo learning to distinguish authentic matcha from counterfeit blends. You'll sample ten varieties sourced from five Japanese growing regions, then prepare your own bowl under guidance from a former Kyoto tea farmer with agricultural expertise and a practising pharmacist. Finish with three matcha and roasted tea lattes, plus homemade biscuits. A rare chance to understand what real matcha actually tastes like.
Highlights
- Sample ten matcha varieties from five distinct Japanese regions
- Whisk and prepare your own bowl of matcha
- Learn from ex-tea farmer with soil science background
- Taste three different matcha and roasted tea lattes
- Understand authentic matcha versus commercial imposters
- Receive homemade matcha and roasted tea biscuits
What to expect
The session opens with tea history and cultivation basics, delivered by instructors who've worked across the supply chain—from soil to cup. You'll begin by tasting ten matcha samples in quick succession, identifying differences in colour, aroma and flavour across regions. The instructor guides you through proper whisking technique as you prepare your own bowl. You'll then move to three prepared lattes, letting you appreciate how preparation method changes the drink's character. Throughout, there's room to ask questions about quality markers and why most matcha sold globally falls short.
Good to know
The experience runs in English or Japanese. Public transport nearby. Not suitable for pregnant visitors. Children in prams welcome. Commercial interest requires prior contact—this is educational, not a sourcing opportunity.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.