Limited to 16 participants!!
Join Uyo, the founder of Japan's first professional Tea Brewers Contes, for a unique tea experience featuring a range of teas—from treasured classics and rare finds to creative new expressions. Watch brewing demonstrations that blend traditional teaware with contemporary techniques, including the use of drippers.
As you taste, enjoy original ambient music composed from recorded tea sounds, creating a peaceful space to slow down, sip, and immerse yourself in the world of tea.
Featured Teas
Sencha - This tea is produced by Yuta Hiraoka. He was certified as a 10th Dan in 茶師 “Tea Appraisal Skills”—the highest possible rank.This is an authentic sencha made from the Yabukita. It has fragrant aroma made by slightly oxidization. Shizuoka city, Shizuoka/Hiraoka Shoten
Roasted Wakocha & Houjicja Blend - This is New and Unique blended tea in Japan. This tea is made with Yabukita black tea and has sweet flavor. Fukuroi, Shizuoka/ Nishitana
White Leaf Tea - This tea is made from white tea leaves that were created through a spontaneous mutation. This is an extremely rare tea, grown by only about five farmers in Japan. Using the same production method as Gyokuro, it offers a remarkably strong umami flavor. Hoshino Village, Fukuoka/Takaki Tea Farm
Kuromoji Herbal- This is Japanese traditional Herbal. It is known that in the past, hunters in Akita drank it.It has a sophisticated, woody scent with hints of citrus and spice. Caffein Free and good for relaxing. Hoshino Village, Fukuoka/Takaki Tea Farm
Awabancha - It has a distinct mild sourness and a refreshing, tangy aroma due to the fermentation. It is known for being low in caffeine and having health benefits. Tokushima/ Kamikatsu tea mate
Profile: Takahiro Uyo Okabe
Takahiro is tea producer, tea curator, educator and founder of Japanese tea brewing championships. He is passionate on developing and spreading new possibilities and ways of enjoying Japanese tea. He produced Tea & Art Festival in Kakegawa city and is active to organize Tea Brewers Championship and Tea Cocktail contest in Asia now.
Achievements
Japan
• Produced the tea-themed triennial in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• Produced the tea festival in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• Representative of "Chastronomy," an organization that develops Japanese tea and food pairings
• Founder and producer of Japan's first tea brewing contest
• Produced the Fukuroi Roasted Tea Project, which develops new products focused on roasting
Overseas
• Planned and managed the JAPAN FESTIVAL at Nari Tea in Finland
• Produced "3DAYS JAPAN," an event promoting Japanese tea culture in Denmark
• Produced Taiwan's first tea cocktail contest
