Tea Ceremony Class or Local Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City

Second only to Shizuoka Prefecture, Kagoshima is one of the largest producers of Japanese green tea in Japan. Although Kagoshima is most well-known for sencha tea, the prefecture is also a major producer of matcha green tea. Join this Kagoshima Tea Experience in Kagoshima City to learn about the ceremonial preparation and enjoyment of matcha tea. The Tea Ceremony Class takes place at Birouen Tea, established in 1883 in Kagoshima City, where you’ll have the chance to learn from an expert. Nearby is Tenmonkan, a popular shopping street in center city. In this experience you can choose either one of two course options: 1. During the Introductory Tea Ceremony Class, the tea master will teach you about the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Tea in Japan dates back to the 9th century, with the ritual of tea preparation becoming popular in the 13th century. Over time, the customs of tea preparation evolved into the tea ceremony as we know it today. Learn about the methods of matcha tea preparation and learn how to use the tools of Japanese tea ceremony yourself! The tea master can also answer any questions you have as you sit in the seiza position and let the taste and aroma of matcha wash over you. 2. Step in the shoes of a tea sommelier! In this course, a tea master will teach you how to serve tea the proper way and provide you with a tasting of selected Kagoshima teas. You'll get to taste 5 kinds of Kagoshima tea and find your new favorite as you learn about the difference in flavor profiles and production of each variety. Become immersed in the unique tea culture of Kagoshima and learn unique insights from your host