Matcha Matcha Matcha

Join us for a focused and immersive exploration of matcha and the broader world of Japanese tea.

This session goes beyond the surface of matcha as a trend and into a deeper understanding of how it is grown, processed, prepared, and experienced. Alongside matcha, we will taste a selection of Japanese teas to build context; allowing you to understand matcha not in isolation, but as part of a larger tea tradition.

Through guided tasting and preparation, you will begin to recognize differences in quality, texture, and flavor, while developing the skills to prepare matcha with clarity and confidence.

What to Expect

Matcha in Context
Taste multiple Japanese teas in addition to matcha, building a foundation for understanding flavor, processing, and style.
Explore how matcha fits within the broader landscape of Japanese tea.
Learn what defines quality and how to evaluate it.

Understanding Matcha
Clarify terms such as usucha, koicha, and “ceremonial,” and how they apply in real practice.
Learn how matcha is cultivated, shaded, and stone-milled, and how these steps shape the final experience.
Taste across different matcha expressions to understand balance, intensity, and finish.

Preparation & Technique
Learn proper preparation, including water temperature, ratio, and whisking technique.
Understand how to create texture, structure, and sweetness in the bowl.
Be guided through preparing matcha with intention and precision.

From Traditional to Modern
Experience matcha in multiple forms, including traditional preparation and modern applications such as matcha lattes and tea-based elixirs.
Learn when and why each style is used.

This session is designed to give you both knowledge and practical skill; so you leave with a deeper understanding of matcha and the ability to work with it in your own daily practice.

Reserve your spot today and embark on a journey transcending the tea bowl. Limited spots available; early registration is highly recommended.

Maximum registration: 7
Reservations required