“Shincha (New Tea)”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

May’s Theme: “Shincha (New Tea)”

This time you can enjoy “Shincha,” freshly harvested teas of this year, which have just arrived from all over Japan, including a wide range of teas from different places, and with different processing methods. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas.

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Grain Rain

No.453

Awa bancha + three-year aged bancha + loquat leaves + sansho leaves

Aroma
Orange peel / Mushroom/ Rose Geranium
Taste
Root vegetables / Yogurt / Green Shiso
Liquor Color
Pale Yellow

Clear and bright

No.452

Sencha + cherry blossom leaves + hops + barley

Aroma
Walnut / White Pepper / Grassland
Taste
IPA / Sakura Mochi / Herbs
Liquor Color
Pale Yellow

“Tea Preparation”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

April’s Theme: “Tea Preparation”

Ranging from “Shincha”, the fresh green tea from very first harvest to Roasted green tea, you can explore many different ways of preparation for teas. Let’s discover how taste evolves based on different temperatures, different brewing times, and different ways to pour. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas.

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Vernal Equinox

No.451

    Oolong Tea + Cherry Blossom + Peach Leaf + Shell Ginger

    Aroma
    Cherry blossom rice cake / Cherry / Wild herb
    Flavor
    Apricot / Mineral / Nuts
    Color
    Bronze

Awakening of Insects

No.450

    Black Tea + Mugwort + Bergamot Leaf

    Aroma
    Earth/ Straw / Chrysanthemum / Juniper berry
    Flavor
    Wild mountain vegetable / Chamomile / Black grape
    Color
    Strong brown

“Blended Tea”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

March’s theme:”A Variety of Blended Tea”

By combining tea leaves of different processing methods and cultivars, you will explore how flavors transform. With the addition of herbs and fruits, each blend unfolds new dimensions of aroma and taste.
We will also offer a blending experience, where you can create your own original blend. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas. 

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Rain Water

No.449

    Tara Bark + Burdock Root + Orange Peel + Lemon Balm

    Aroma
    Earth/ Musk / Italian parsley
    Flavor
    Lemon / Juniper berry / Dried noodle
    Color
    Bronze

First Day of Spring

No.448

    Black Tea + Apple + Edible Flower

    Aroma
    Edible frower/ Pine / Caramel
    Flavor
    Honey / Tarte tatin / Milk tea
    Color
    Mellow apricot

“Roasted Green Tea”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

February’s Theme: “Roasted Green Tea”

You can explore how differences in tea cultivar and roasting level shape its flavor and character. We will also offer a hands-on roasting experience using a “Horoku”, roasting pan. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas.

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Major Cold

No.447

    Oolong Tea + Orange Peel + Rosemary + Spearmint + Hop

    Aroma
    Grapefruit / Japanese pepper leaf / Black pepper
    Flavor
    Juniper berry / Cypress / Pine
    Color
    Bronze

Minor Cold

No.446

    White Tea + Kurocha + Strawberry + Kuromoji Leaf + Japanese Citrus Peel

    Aroma
    Plum / Rose / Japanese apple
    Flavor
    Red Perilla / Wood / Bay tree
    Color
    lanzoes