Special Tasting Event: Matcha of Akahori Seichajo & Wagashi

We are excited to present a special, three-course Matcha & Wagashi tasting event. 

This special event features a tea farmer from Nishio, Aichi who grows and makes his own matcha. We will taste 3 different matcha made by Masamitsu Akahori of Akahori Seichajo. These lovingly crafted teas will be paired with a selection of autumn wagashi prepared by our talented friend, Saki Fukuda.

Akahori Seichajo has grown and produced matcha for five generations in Nishio and their company has been selling tea for roughly 150 years. Since 2017, Mr. Akahori has been dedicated to organic farming, growing matcha without the use of any pesticides.

Across all of Japan, and almost exclusively, it is standard to have matcha blended, milled, and taken to market by companies who purchase raw tencha wholesale from independently operating tea farmers. It is extremely rare to find a matcha producer who is also a tea farmer, and who sees the production of their matcha through from start to finish. This, alongside the impressive quality of Akahori Seichajo matcha, is something we wish to celebrate. 

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For this three course matcha and wagashi pairing, we will start with a tasting of two small batch matcha. The first is a rare, single varietal matcha made from Tsuyu Hikari made from first harvest leaves that have been completely hand harvested. This tea will be paired with Kuri (Chestnut) Yokan 栗羊羹. 

The second matcha is a first harvest, machine harvested blend of the varietals tsuyu hikari, saemidori and okumidori. We will pair this matcha with Saki’s Ichijiku Uiro (fig uiro mochi) 無花果外郎. 

To finish, we will enjoy a very special Hoji-Matcha latte. This tea powder, which we have in a very limited quantity, is essentially matcha leaves that are carefully slow roasted before being stone milled. This fascinating hybrid tea will be paired with Kabocha Kinton 南瓜きんとん. 

We look forward to celebrating this very special matcha producer and enjoying Saki’s beautiful seasonal creations with you.

Please note: tickets are not refundable, but you can transfer your tickets to other people