Matcha Tastings

Whether you are new to matcha, a lover of matcha lattes, or have already integrated ceremonial matcha into your tea ritual, we have much for you to explore.

Our matcha tastings illustrate how terroir, climate, and varietal make each matcha unique in its flavour, mouthfeel, density and purpose.

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Matcha Tasting Menu July 2026

Single Origin Matcha Tasting

$55 per person

Taste 3 single origin, single varietal matcha from our limited edition “Velvet 7” series. One of them will be prepared both as a latte and usucha style for comparison.

Saemidori

Gentle and refreshing, with notes of soybean, tea leaf, malt and bamboo.

Oku Yutaka

The absolute sweetest thing, prepared both as a latte and usucha style.

Oku Yutaka Usucha

Ooiwase

Rich, dense and complex with notes of cashew and fava bean.

Premium Matcha Latte: Tasting and Demo

$45 per person

Taste 3 of our classic matcha for matcha latte and learn how we prepare our lattes at the shop. A delicious and educational comparison tasting.

Genmaicha Matcha

The newest one to our collection

Kakegawa

The refreshing one’ from Shizuoka

Yamabuki

The rich one’ from Yame, Fukuoka

Or choose your own 3 matcha for your tasting

Ceremonial Matcha Tasting: Usucha

$40 per person

Taste 3 rare matcha, all exceptional examples of ceremonial matcha from each of the 3 key producing regions.

Yame, Fukuoka

Tsuyu Hikari Single Varietal

Uji, Kyoto

‘Kotobuki’ from Arita Sansuien

Nagoya, Aichi

'Shoyo no Mukashi' from Ikkoen Chaho

Premium Hojicha Latte:Tasting and Demo

$40 per person

Experience the impressive variety in roasted teas known as hojicha, both prepared as a latte and brewed as tea.

Hojicha Latte: Uji, Kyoto

Dark roast, chocolatey and rich

Hojicha Latte: Yame, Fukuoka

Light roast, bright, complex with floral aftertaste

Kaga Bocha

Premium light roast hojicha tea

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During a matcha tasting you will learn about the history of matcha, its origins, how it is crafted, and how to taste differences in matcha from various regions in Japan. We will also demonstrate the steps to making a delicious matcha latte at home.

Matcha tastings are between 45 minutes and an hour long, during which our entire tea bar will be dedicated to your group. We are able to host 1 to 6 guests at a time.

FAQS

1) How do I book a tasting?

Book online through our website, on the Tea Tasting page. You only need one booking for your whole party, since we host one group at a time - just note how many people are in your party in the Notes section. You don't pay when you book; payment is taken in person after your tasting.

2) How far in advance can I book?

You can book up to two months (60 days) in advance.

3) How many guests can you accommodate for each tasting?

We can accommodate 1-6 guests for each booking.

4) Can I add a person on the day?

Yes, up to a maximum of six people. It's best to note your party size in the Notes when you book, but you can add people on the day.

5) Can I change which tasting I booked?

Yes. Your booking reserves the time slot for your group, and you can change the tasting when you arrive. If you think you might change it, come in a little early - at least ten minutes - since the tasting runs about 45-50 minutes.

6) Can I change the number of people after booking?

Yes. You can increase or decrease your party without telling us in advance, as long as it stays between two and six people.

7) Can I pay for a tasting online?

Payment is taken in person rather than at booking. If you’d like to pay online, purchase a Tea Tasting gift card on our gift card page: you’ll receive a code to pay with, then book online and bring the code when you come in.

8) Are the matcha or matcha lattes prepared during the tasting to be shared by guests?

Yes, we prepare a full serving of each to be shared between two people. For parties of 1 person, we prepare half portions of each drink.

9) How many matcha do we get to try on our tasting?

The number of matcha you'll taste will depend on how many people are in your group. A group of 2 people will taste 3 different matcha; a group of 3 people will taste 4; a group of 4 people will taste 5 or 6; and a group of 5 or 6 people will taste our entire collection, including hojicha - 7 in total.

10) Can we pick our own matcha/hojicha for the tasting?

Yes, we are happy to suggest a menu or customize one based on your interests.

11) What milk do you use?

We use neutral oat milk that is made without added oil.

12) Do you offer hot/cold?

We serve our matcha lattes chilled, without ice, for the best tasting experience. For ceremonial matcha, they are served the traditional way, prepared with hot water.