This 90 minutes long experience is was created for those who want to discover Japanese teas in private with a professional in an open and relaxed atmosphere. You will be received by the owner of MANDARACHA Tea House who spent the last 20 years studying teas in Japan, Taiwan and China as well as curating teas for his tea house. In an ideal setting that combines tradition and modernity, you will familiarise yourself with the different types of Japanese teas and understand what makes them so special. You will be told the storey of Japanese tea, cultivation techniques and particular Japanese innovations. Simple infusion techniques will be shown to bring out the best tastes and aromas. CONTENT - A proprietary interactive presentation - Brief history of Japanese tea and key periods - The tea tree, Japanese tea regions, types and varieties - Tasting of a selection of 5 Japanese teas including the famous Matcha - 1 pairing shoujin dessert - Q&A