Now Matcha is known worldwide as a popular ingredient in confections and sweets. Originally however, Matcha has been dissolved in hot water and drunk at the Japanese tea ceremony. Once you visit Tea-house Taihoan in Uji -city, you can learn that there is a certain way of drinking Matcha and how Matcha is used in the tea ceremony. Matcha ceremony instructor will teach you the essence of Zen teachings which is considered as a basic spirit of Japanese culture and hospitality. Why don’t you join our tea travel “ Kyoto hidden countryside tour”.

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